Prepare against Fan Zhang
WFM · DEU · World #26,365 classical · FIDE ID 24609730
When preparing against Fan Zhang, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 33.3% over 30 games.
Our database contains 323 games by Fan Zhang, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Fan Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fan 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 | 2,009 | 2,104 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 323 | 126 | 95 | 102 | 39.0% |
| As White | 159 | 72 | 38 | 49 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 164 | 54 | 57 | 53 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fan Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fan Zhang's side.
First moves as White (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 148 | 93.1% | 58.8% |
| e4 | 8 | 5.0% | 31.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Zhang usually continues c4 (71.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 31.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Zhang usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Zhang usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 94 | 89.5% | 52.7% |
| e5 | 8 | 7.6% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 48.8% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 46.3% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
Fan Zhang's chess games
All 323 games by Fan Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 126 wins, 95 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 27 | 15/4/8 | 55.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A48 | London System | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 30 | 10/11/9 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Thilo Kabisch | 2,275 | chA-Stuttgart | A48 |
| Jun 2010 | Anna Dergatschova | 2,232 | chT-GER Federal Cup w | D02 |
| Jun 2010 | Nadejda Jussupow | 2,148 | chT-GER Federal Cup w | A80 |
| Oct 2012 | Irina Nattermueller | 2,118 | BL2 West 1213 w | D30 |
| Oct 2003 | Raiko Siebarth | 2,117 | ch-GER Lands U20 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2019 | 30 | 16 | 2,029 |
| ch-NRW U16/18 Girls | 2004 | 21 | 17.5 | 1,779 |
| ch-GER U16 Girls | 2002 | 18 | 10 | 1,609 |
| ch-GER U18 Girls | 2004 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,928 |
| ch-NRW U14 Girls | 2000 | 14 | 8.5 | – |
| chT-GER U20 Girls | 2006 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,847 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,033 |
| 3rd Salento Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,017 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fan Zhang's chess games?
323 games by Fan Zhang, from Jan 2004 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 Fan Zhang has played.
What does Fan Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 159 games with White in our database, Fan Zhang opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fan Zhang answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Fan Zhang play as White?
As White, Fan Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (27 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Torre Attack (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 159 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fan Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Fan Zhang most often plays: French: Classical Variation (30 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 164 games.
What is Fan Zhang's FIDE rating?
Fan Zhang is currently rated 2,009 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Fan Zhang played?
Our database contains 323 games by Fan Zhang, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 95 draws, 102 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fan Zhang?
323 games by Fan 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.