Prepare against Jianning Zhang
China · World #51,213 classical · FIDE ID 8655103
When preparing against Jianning Zhang, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 55 games by Jianning Zhang, covering May 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jianning Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jianning 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 | 1,888 | 1,888 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,733 | 1,733 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,664 | 1,683 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 36.4% |
| As White | 28 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jianning Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jianning Zhang's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 53.6% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Zhang usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Zhang usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Zhang usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Jianning Zhang's chess games
All 55 games by Jianning Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (May 2024 - 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: 20 wins, 15 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D73 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Ruoya Gao | 1,943 | Chinese Youth Championships 2026 | Girls U12 | E24 |
| Jun 2026 | Yi Xuan Wang | 1,942 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G12 | D24 |
| Jun 2026 | Pooja Shree R | 1,923 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G12 | B40 |
| Jun 2026 | Mariam Rekhviashvili | 1,894 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G12 | B22 |
| Jun 2024 | Romi Milner | 1,866 | GEO World Cup A U10 | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G12 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 1,929 |
| Chinese Youth Championships 2026 | Girls U12 | 2026 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,887 |
| GEO World Cup A U10 | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 1,791 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (青岛站) | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,761 |
| ch-CHN Gp-B w | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,603 |
| China National Chess Open | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,767 |
| 2026 China-Russia Youth Chess Friendship Match | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,649 |
| GEO World Cup Final U10 Girls | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,570 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jianning Zhang's chess games?
55 games by Jianning Zhang, from May 2024 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 Jianning Zhang has played.
What does Jianning Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Jianning Zhang opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jianning Zhang answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Jianning Zhang play as White?
As White, Jianning Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jianning Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Jianning Zhang most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Jianning Zhang's FIDE rating?
Jianning Zhang is currently rated 1,888 in classical chess, 1,733 in rapid and 1,664 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,888 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Jianning Zhang played?
Our database contains 55 games by Jianning Zhang, covering May 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 15 draws, 20 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jianning Zhang?
55 games by Jianning 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.