Prepare against Edmond Meng Zhang
Hong Kong SAR China · World #49,195 classical · FIDE ID 6006264
When preparing against Edmond Meng Zhang, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 61 games by Edmond Meng Zhang, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Edmond Meng Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edmond Meng Zhang before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,896 | 1,896 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,817 | 1,817 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,632 | 1,632 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 25 | 16 | 20 | 41.0% |
| As White | 29 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 32 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edmond Meng Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edmond Meng Zhang's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 86.2% | 56.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 13.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Zhang usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Zhang usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Zhang usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Zhang usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 69.2% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 30.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Edmond Meng Zhang's chess games
All 61 games by Edmond Meng Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 25 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Hongya Zhang | 2,029 | ch-CHN | D31 |
| Jun 2025 | Zhiyuan Ding | 1,942 | ch-CHN | C77 |
| Jun 2026 | Sharma Pankaj | 1,859 | FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Pool B | E01 |
| Jun 2025 | Zhe Yu | 1,834 | ch-CHN | C44 |
| Apr 2023 | Ping He | 1,803 | ch-CHN sf | C03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,038 |
| ch-CHN U14 | 2023 | 10 | 8 | 1,687 |
| FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Pool B | 2026 | 9 | 8.5 | 1,996 |
| HKSAR Olympiad Selection 2026 | Open | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,859 |
| chT-CHN Div-B | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 2,002 |
| ch-CHN sf | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,895 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U08 3rd | 2018 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,087 |
| ch-CHN B | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,669 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edmond Meng Zhang's chess games?
61 games by Edmond Meng Zhang, from Sep 2018 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Edmond Meng Zhang has played.
What does Edmond Meng Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Edmond Meng Zhang opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edmond Meng Zhang answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Edmond Meng Zhang play as White?
As White, Edmond Meng Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edmond Meng Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Edmond Meng Zhang most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening: Spassky Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Edmond Meng Zhang's FIDE rating?
Edmond Meng Zhang is currently rated 1,896 in classical chess, 1,817 in rapid and 1,632 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,896 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Edmond Meng Zhang played?
Our database contains 61 games by Edmond Meng Zhang, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edmond Meng Zhang?
61 games by Edmond Meng Zhang reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.