Prepare against Hongya Zhang
China · World #19,215 classical · FIDE ID 8640980
Our database contains 71 games by Hongya Zhang, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hongya Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hongya 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 | 2,064 | 2,064 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,883 | 2,014 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,996 | 1,996 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 30 | 13 | 27 | 42.3% |
| As White | 35 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 36 | 13 | 6 | 17 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hongya Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hongya Zhang's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 94.3% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Zhang usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Zhang usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
Hongya Zhang's chess games
All 71 games by Hongya Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 30 wins, 13 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Shixu B Wang | 2,452 | ch-CHN | B90 |
| Jun 2026 | Nurali Bolashakov | 2,212 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O12 | B40 |
| Aug 2025 | Allayar Shirliyev | 2,181 | 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | B47 |
| Aug 2025 | I Khouri | 2,181 | 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | B47 |
| Jun 2026 | Rayan Mashhadi Aghajan | 2,116 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O12 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,795 |
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,192 |
| Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Rapid B12 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 1,864 |
| chT-Asia rapid | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,044 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 2,194 |
| Hong Kong Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,607 |
| Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Blitz B12 | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 1,889 |
| Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Blitz B14 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,941 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hongya Zhang's chess games?
71 games by Hongya Zhang, from Sep 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 Hongya Zhang has played.
What does Hongya Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Hongya Zhang opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hongya Zhang answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Hongya Zhang play as White?
As White, Hongya Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hongya Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Hongya Zhang most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Hongya Zhang's FIDE rating?
Hongya Zhang is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess, 1,883 in rapid and 1,996 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,064 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Hongya Zhang played?
Our database contains 71 games by Hongya Zhang, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 13 draws, 27 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hongya Zhang?
71 games by Hongya 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.