Prepare against Jilin Zhang
WGM · Australia · World #10,505 classical · FIDE ID 8602867
Our database contains 455 games by Jilin Zhang, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jilin Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jilin 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 | 2,162 | 2,361 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,246 | 2,260 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 455 | 139 | 172 | 144 | 30.5% |
| As White | 230 | 78 | 88 | 64 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 225 | 61 | 84 | 80 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jilin Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jilin Zhang's side.
First moves as White (230 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 219 | 95.2% | 53.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 3.9% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (59.2% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (44.9% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Zhang usually continues d4 (55.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Zhang usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Zhang usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Zhang usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 100 | 89.3% | 47.0% |
| d6 | 10 | 8.9% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 71 | 83.5% | 43.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 7.1% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Jilin Zhang's chess games
All 455 games by Jilin Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 139 wins, 172 draws, 144 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 12/15/10 | 32.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 30 | 12/10/8 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 26 | 9/8/9 | 34.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 41 | 10/17/14 | 24.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 38 | 13/14/11 | 34.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 4/8/12 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 24 | 7/5/12 | 29.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Pia Cramling | 2,550 | 4th chT-CHN | D91 |
| May 2008 | Xue Zhao | 2,523 | ch-CHN w | B51 |
| Aug 2005 | Irwanto Sadikin The | 2,517 | 2nd Kuala Lumpur Open | D91 |
| Aug 2003 | Pin Wang | 2,465 | 10th ch-Asia w | B92 |
| Dec 2006 | Rui Wang | 2,463 | 3rd Singapore Masters | D87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS | 2026 | 43 | 20.5 | 2,129 |
| ch-CHN w | 2010 | 33 | 11 | 2,227 |
| 6th chT-CHN | 2010 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,310 |
| Speed Chess w Q1 | 2022 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,171 |
| chT-CHN Torch Real Estate Cup | 2008 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,306 |
| 22nd Wch U20 Girls | 2004 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,302 |
| Wch U20 Girls | 2005 | 13 | 8 | 2,319 |
| Online Olympiad Div2 A | 2021 | 12 | 6 | 2,094 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Xiaobing Gu (10 games) · Zhongyi Tan (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jilin Zhang's chess games?
455 games by Jilin Zhang, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Jilin Zhang has played.
What does Jilin Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 230 games with White in our database, Jilin Zhang opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jilin Zhang answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jilin Zhang play as White?
As White, Jilin Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 32.4% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (26 games, 34.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 230 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jilin Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Jilin Zhang most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (41 games, 24.4% win rate); Sicilian (38 games, 34.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (24 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 225 games.
What is Jilin Zhang's FIDE rating?
Jilin Zhang is currently rated 2,162 in classical chess, 2,246 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,361 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Jilin Zhang played?
Our database contains 455 games by Jilin Zhang, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 139 wins, 172 draws, 144 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jilin Zhang?
455 games by Jilin 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.