Prepare against Jiakun Zhang
China · World #107,412 classical · FIDE ID 8640777
When preparing against Jiakun Zhang, expect 1.Nf3 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 36 games by Jiakun Zhang, covering May 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jiakun Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiakun 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 | 1,708 | 1,709 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,652 | 1,652 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,574 | 1,574 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 16 | 1 | 19 | 44.4% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiakun Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiakun Zhang's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 12 | 70.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 71% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Zhang usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Zhang usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Zhang usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
Jiakun Zhang's chess games
All 36 games by Jiakun Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 16 wins, 1 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Yiming Gong | 1,870 | 2026全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (绍兴站) | D01 |
| Aug 2025 | Zhirui Zhang | 1,798 | TCh-CHN League B 2025 | A05 |
| Jul 2024 | Enkhbaatar Zolboot | 1,726 | Daqing Boyi Cup-B | D02 |
| Aug 2025 | Bozhi Gao | 1,704 | TCh-CHN League B 2025 | D05 |
| Jul 2024 | Zehan Hu | 1,693 | Daqing Boyi Cup-B | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U14 | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,069 |
| TCh-CHN League B 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,834 |
| Daqing Boyi Cup-B | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 1,867 |
| 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,353 |
| 2026全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (绍兴站) | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,726 |
| Chinese Youth U14 2024 | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1,583 |
| ch-CHN Personal GpB m | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,675 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiakun Zhang's chess games?
36 games by Jiakun Zhang, from May 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 Jiakun Zhang has played.
What does Jiakun Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Jiakun Zhang opens with 1.Nf3 (71% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiakun Zhang answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games).
What openings does Jiakun Zhang play as White?
As White, Jiakun Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiakun Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Jiakun Zhang most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Jiakun Zhang's FIDE rating?
Jiakun Zhang is currently rated 1,708 in classical chess, 1,652 in rapid and 1,574 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,709 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Jiakun Zhang played?
Our database contains 36 games by Jiakun Zhang, covering May 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 1 draws, 19 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiakun Zhang?
36 games by Jiakun 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.