Prepare against Kangmin Zhong
FM · China · World #3,671 classical · FIDE ID 8618887
Our database contains 279 games by Kangmin Zhong, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kangmin Zhong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kangmin Zhong 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 | 2,313 | 2,348 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,202 | 2,202 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,181 | 2,181 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 279 | 91 | 107 | 81 | 32.6% |
| As White | 141 | 52 | 51 | 38 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 138 | 39 | 56 | 43 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kangmin Zhong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kangmin Zhong's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 90 | 63.8% | 54.4% |
| Nf3 | 47 | 33.3% | 54.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.1% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Zhong usually continues c4 (52.4% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Zhong usually continues c4 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Zhong usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Zhong usually continues g3 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Zhong usually continues g3 (40.9% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Zhong usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 84.3% | 51.7% |
| e5 | 8 | 11.4% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 52.2% | 39.6% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 47.8% | 59.1% |
Kangmin Zhong's chess games
All 279 games by Kangmin Zhong in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 91 wins, 107 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 23 | 6/12/5 | 26.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/7/7 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 3/9/4 | 18.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | David Kaufman | 2,454 | Fantastico GM Mix 12 | E39 |
| Aug 2023 | Namkhai Battulga | 2,394 | 3rd Tianjin Binhai Cup A | D47 |
| Jun 2025 | Weiguo Lin | 2,374 | 15th Nat Games Tm Prelim | D00 |
| Nov 2025 | Kundu Kaustuv | 2,372 | Shirvan Open | A14 |
| Jul 2024 | Pavel S. Dvalishvili | 2,366 | 17th Paracin Open A | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,343 |
| ch-CHN U20 | 2024 | 21 | 12 | 1,829 |
| China zt 3.5 | 2023 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,060 |
| chT-CHN | 2024 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,023 |
| ch-CHN B | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,923 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,200 |
| ch-CHN sf | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,761 |
| 1st Tianjin Binhai Cup | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,033 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kangmin Zhong's chess games?
279 games by Kangmin Zhong, from Aug 2016 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 Kangmin Zhong has played.
What does Kangmin Zhong play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Kangmin Zhong opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kangmin Zhong answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games).
What openings does Kangmin Zhong play as White?
As White, Kangmin Zhong's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Réti Opening (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kangmin Zhong play as Black?
As Black, Kangmin Zhong most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is Kangmin Zhong's FIDE rating?
Kangmin Zhong is currently rated 2,313 in classical chess, 2,202 in rapid and 2,181 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,348 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Kangmin Zhong played?
Our database contains 279 games by Kangmin Zhong, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 107 draws, 81 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kangmin Zhong?
279 games by Kangmin Zhong 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.