Prepare against Harry Z Zheng
United Kingdom · World #22,598 classical · FIDE ID 460982
When preparing against Harry Z Zheng, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 20.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 500 games by Harry Z Zheng, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Harry Z Zheng's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harry Z Zheng 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 | 2,036 | 2,270 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 1,970 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,042 | 2,042 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 500 | 189 | 114 | 197 | 37.8% |
| As White | 252 | 110 | 64 | 78 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 248 | 79 | 50 | 119 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harry Z Zheng's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harry Z Zheng's side.
First moves as White (252 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 252 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Zheng usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Zheng usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Zheng usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 117 | 100.0% | 42.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 86 | 97.7% | 42.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Harry Z Zheng's chess games
All 500 games by Harry Z Zheng in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 189 wins, 114 draws, 197 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 14/8/10 | 43.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 30 | 15/6/9 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 26 | 7/13/6 | 26.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 11/3/10 | 45.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 23 | 6/8/9 | 26.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 9/3/0 | 75.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 43 | 13/10/20 | 30.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 25 | 5/7/13 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 22 | 8/2/12 | 36.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Svyatoslav Bazakutsa | 2,493 | 6th San Cristobal de La Laguna Open A | A14 |
| Dec 2022 | Rick Lahaye | 2,435 | 58th Groningen Open | B12 |
| Aug 2024 | Alejandro Hoffman | 2,366 | 6th San Cristobal Open | E46 |
| Dec 2023 | Konstantinos Moutousis | 2,350 | Piraeus IM 12 | E27 |
| Oct 2024 | Kateryna Dolzhykova | 2,345 | 27th OIBM | C29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF U09 | 2018 | 18 | 11.5 | 308 |
| ch-BCF U10 | 2018 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,370 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,949 |
| World Cup U12 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,446 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open A | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,197 |
| Skalica Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,110 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,228 |
| 20th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harry Z Zheng's chess games?
500 games by Harry Z Zheng, from Jun 2018 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 Harry Z Zheng has played.
What does Harry Z Zheng play on the first move as White?
Across 252 games with White in our database, Harry Z Zheng opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harry Z Zheng answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Harry Z Zheng play as White?
As White, Harry Z Zheng's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 43.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (30 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 26.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 252 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harry Z Zheng play as Black?
As Black, Harry Z Zheng most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (43 games, 30.2% win rate); Catalan (25 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 248 games.
What is Harry Z Zheng's FIDE rating?
Harry Z Zheng is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid and 2,042 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Harry Z Zheng played?
Our database contains 500 games by Harry Z Zheng, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 189 wins, 114 draws, 197 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harry Z Zheng?
500 games by Harry Z Zheng 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.