Prepare against Haoxuan Zhang
China · World #3,850 classical · FIDE ID 8641552
When preparing against Haoxuan Zhang, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 128 games by Haoxuan Zhang, covering Mar 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Haoxuan Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Haoxuan 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 | 2,307 | 2,307 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,822 | 1,822 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,082 | 2,082 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 55 | 41 | 32 | 43.0% |
| As White | 62 | 29 | 25 | 8 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 66 | 26 | 16 | 24 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Haoxuan Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Haoxuan Zhang's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 71.0% | 72.7% |
| d4 | 14 | 22.6% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 72.7% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (76.2% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Zhang usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Zhang usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 63.9% | 47.8% |
| e6 | 10 | 27.8% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 60.0% | 46.7% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 36.0% | 66.7% |
Haoxuan Zhang's chess games
All 128 games by Haoxuan Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2023 - 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: 55 wins, 41 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Colin Federer | 2,303 | 58th Biel Master Open | B41 |
| Jul 2025 | Aniruddha Deshpande | 2,263 | 58th Biel Master Open | B37 |
| Jul 2025 | Sergey Pogorelskikh | 2,207 | 18th Paracin Open A | E94 |
| Jul 2025 | Vihaan Dumir | 2,143 | 18th Paracin Open A | D00 |
| Jul 2025 | Jonathan Monteverde | 2,127 | 58th Biel Master Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U12 | 2024 | 19 | 13.5 | 1,866 |
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,046 |
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,251 |
| 3rd Tianjin Binhai Cup B | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 1,924 |
| 4th Binhai Cup B | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,785 |
| Hong Kong Open 2024 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,904 |
| Hohhot National Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,744 |
| 3rd Belt and Road Open B | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 1,863 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Haoxuan Zhang's chess games?
128 games by Haoxuan Zhang, from Mar 2023 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 Haoxuan Zhang has played.
What does Haoxuan Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Haoxuan Zhang opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Haoxuan Zhang answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Haoxuan Zhang play as White?
As White, Haoxuan Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Haoxuan Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Haoxuan Zhang most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Haoxuan Zhang's FIDE rating?
Haoxuan Zhang is currently rated 2,307 in classical chess, 1,822 in rapid and 2,082 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Haoxuan Zhang played?
Our database contains 128 games by Haoxuan Zhang, covering Mar 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 41 draws, 32 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Haoxuan Zhang?
128 games by Haoxuan 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.