Prepare against Kendrick Botong Zhang
FM · New Zealand · World #11,099 classical · FIDE ID 4307704
Our database contains 300 games by Kendrick Botong Zhang, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kendrick Botong Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kendrick Botong 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 | 2,153 | 2,153 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,019 | 2,019 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,010 | 2,010 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 300 | 112 | 50 | 138 | 37.3% |
| As White | 149 | 61 | 26 | 62 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 151 | 51 | 24 | 76 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kendrick Botong Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kendrick Botong Zhang's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 128 | 85.9% | 48.8% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 7.4% | 59.1% |
| e3 | 7 | 4.7% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (48.9% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Zhang usually continues d4 (51.9% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Zhang usually continues d4 (35.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Zhang usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Zhang usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Zhang usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 83.6% | 44.6% |
| d5 | 8 | 11.9% | 18.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 96.4% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Kendrick Botong Zhang's chess games
All 300 games by Kendrick Botong Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 112 wins, 50 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 4/6/11 | 19.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 20 | 7/1/12 | 35.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A45 | London System | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Jan Marn | 2,341 | Titled Tue Late | D12 |
| Jan 2024 | Stefan Fruebing | 2,341 | ch-NZL Rapid 131st | C45 |
| Jan 2024 | Oleksandr Yurovskich | 2,328 | Titled Tue Late | C10 |
| Jan 2024 | Oleksandr Yurovskykh | 2,328 | Titled Tue Late | C10 |
| Dec 2023 | Pedro Filipe Rego | 2,323 | Titled Tue Late | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 69 | 28.5 | 2,140 |
| ch-South Island | 2022 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,825 |
| ch-North Island | 2021 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,750 |
| Auckland ANZAC Open | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,348 |
| London Classic Masters | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,998 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,935 |
| Hastings Masters 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,983 |
| Oceania Age Groups 2026 | Open | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,179 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kendrick Botong Zhang's chess games?
300 games by Kendrick Botong Zhang, from Aug 2017 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 Kendrick Botong Zhang has played.
What does Kendrick Botong Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Kendrick Botong Zhang opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.e3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kendrick Botong Zhang answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Kendrick Botong Zhang play as White?
As White, Kendrick Botong Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kendrick Botong Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Kendrick Botong Zhang most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Kendrick Botong Zhang's FIDE rating?
Kendrick Botong Zhang is currently rated 2,153 in classical chess, 2,019 in rapid and 2,010 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Kendrick Botong Zhang played?
Our database contains 300 games by Kendrick Botong Zhang, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 50 draws, 138 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kendrick Botong Zhang?
300 games by Kendrick Botong 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.