Prepare against Kylie Zhang
WCM · United States · World #63,200 classical · FIDE ID 30981530
When preparing against Kylie Zhang, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 70 games by Kylie Zhang, covering Sep 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kylie Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kylie 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 | 1,845 | 1,881 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 12 | 12 | 46 | 17.1% |
| As White | 34 | 7 | 5 | 22 | 20.6% |
| As Black | 36 | 5 | 7 | 24 | 13.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kylie Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kylie Zhang's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 100.0% | 27.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 27.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Zhang usually continues c3 (23.1% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Zhang usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 100.0% | 19.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Kylie Zhang's chess games
All 70 games by Kylie Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 12 wins, 12 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Slobodan P Tosic | 2,067 | 2nd Pirot SEE Schev | D52 |
| Aug 2024 | Srbislav Mincic | 2,036 | Pirot SEE Schev | B31 |
| Aug 2024 | Aleksa Mitic | 1,911 | 2nd Pirot SEE Schev | B22 |
| May 2020 | Andrew Feng | 1,484 | PNWCC Online Masters | C10 |
| Mar 2020 | Lang Xiong | 1,462 | 2nd PNWCC Online Blitz JP | D51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 10 | 3 | 1,615 |
| 2nd Pirot SEE Schev | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 1,998 |
| PNWCC Thanksgiving U2200 Open | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,638 |
| Pirot SEE Schev | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 1,798 |
| PNWCC vs Europe Hybrid 08 | 2022 | 8 | 2 | 1,709 |
| PNWCC Online Masters WOO | 2020 | 7 | 0 | 1,350 |
| PNWCC Online Masters Artist Point | 2020 | 7 | 0 | 1,484 |
| PNWCC Online Masters | 2020 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,566 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kylie Zhang's chess games?
70 games by Kylie Zhang, from Sep 2021 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 Kylie Zhang has played.
What does Kylie Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Kylie Zhang opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kylie Zhang answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Kylie Zhang play as White?
As White, Kylie Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kylie Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Kylie Zhang most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Kylie Zhang's FIDE rating?
Kylie Zhang is currently rated 1,845 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,881 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Kylie Zhang played?
Our database contains 70 games by Kylie Zhang, covering Sep 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 12 draws, 46 losses (17.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kylie Zhang?
70 games by Kylie 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.