Prepare against Junyi Zhang
CM · United Kingdom · World #11,806 classical · FIDE ID 494437
When preparing against Junyi Zhang, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 199 games by Junyi Zhang, covering Nov 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Junyi Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Junyi 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 | 2,144 | 2,222 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,062 | 2,132 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 1,965 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 199 | 90 | 49 | 60 | 45.2% |
| As White | 95 | 44 | 23 | 28 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 104 | 46 | 26 | 32 | 44.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Junyi Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Junyi Zhang's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 100.0% | 58.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.4% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Zhang usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 93.3% | 59.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 96.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Junyi Zhang's chess games
All 199 games by Junyi Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 90 wins, 49 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 27 | 14/8/5 | 51.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Elmira Mirzoeva | 2,300 | Coventry Int. Open | B07 |
| Oct 2025 | Neil Berry | 2,266 | Coventry Int. Open | E04 |
| Feb 2025 | Emils Steiners | 2,237 | Wightlink Int Masters | B33 |
| Sep 2025 | Abdalrahman Sameh Mohamed | 2,207 | World Cadets U12 2025 | D04 |
| Feb 2025 | David J Spence | 2,181 | Wightlink Int Masters | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,018 |
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 1,924 |
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,191 |
| Coventry Int. Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,248 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,005 |
| Hastings Masters 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,140 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,975 |
| ch-BCF U10 blitz | 2024 | 9 | 8 | 1,930 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Junyi Zhang's chess games?
199 games by Junyi Zhang, from Nov 2021 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 Junyi Zhang has played.
What does Junyi Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Junyi Zhang opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Junyi Zhang answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Junyi Zhang play as White?
As White, Junyi Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Junyi Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Junyi Zhang most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Junyi Zhang's FIDE rating?
Junyi Zhang is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess, 2,062 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (May 2026).
How many games has Junyi Zhang played?
Our database contains 199 games by Junyi Zhang, covering Nov 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 49 draws, 60 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Junyi Zhang?
199 games by Junyi 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.