Prepare against Emma Zihan Kong
United Kingdom · World #54,901 classical · FIDE ID 1805940
When preparing against Emma Zihan Kong, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (76%).
Our database contains 172 games by Emma Zihan Kong, covering Nov 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Emma Zihan Kong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emma Zihan Kong 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 | 1,874 | 1,887 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,569 | 1,569 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,761 | 1,762 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 62 | 35 | 75 | 36.0% |
| As White | 86 | 34 | 16 | 36 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 86 | 28 | 19 | 39 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emma Zihan Kong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emma Zihan Kong's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 67.4% | 43.1% |
| c4 | 14 | 16.3% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 13 | 15.1% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 43.1% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Kong usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Kong usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kong usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Kong usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Kong usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kong usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 72.9% | 38.6% |
| e5 | 13 | 27.1% | 61.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 75.9% | 36.4% |
| f5 | 4 | 13.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.9% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Emma Zihan Kong's chess games
All 172 games by Emma Zihan Kong in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - Sep 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: 62 wins, 35 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D92 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Dema Alaa | 2,010 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | B24 |
| Apr 2025 | Rudy Van Kemenade | 1,945 | 69th ch-WLS | D02 |
| Aug 2024 | Adam J May | 1,903 | Newport Open | D36 |
| Apr 2026 | Lee Davis | 1,851 | 70th ch-WLS 2026 | E73 |
| Jul 2024 | Guy Wagner | 1,849 | 19th South Wales Open | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT5-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 16 | 12 | 1,191 |
| Cardiff Welsh Open | 2023 | 14 | 7 | 1,599 |
| ch-UK Blitz B | 2023 | 14 | 4 | 1,580 |
| 20th South Wales Int | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,872 |
| Gilbert Cup | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,676 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,812 |
| 21st South Wales Int 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,936 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U12 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,150 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emma Zihan Kong's chess games?
172 games by Emma Zihan Kong, from Nov 2021 to Sep 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 Emma Zihan Kong has played.
What does Emma Zihan Kong play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Emma Zihan Kong opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emma Zihan Kong answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Emma Zihan Kong play as White?
As White, Emma Zihan Kong's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emma Zihan Kong play as Black?
As Black, Emma Zihan Kong most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Emma Zihan Kong's FIDE rating?
Emma Zihan Kong is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess, 1,569 in rapid and 1,761 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,887 (May 2025).
How many games has Emma Zihan Kong played?
Our database contains 172 games by Emma Zihan Kong, covering Nov 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 35 draws, 75 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emma Zihan Kong?
172 games by Emma Zihan Kong 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.