Prepare against Lanlin Zhang
WIM · China · World #4,768 classical · FIDE ID 8608032
When preparing against Lanlin Zhang, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 651 games by Lanlin Zhang, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lanlin Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lanlin 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 | 2,280 | 2,306 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,263 | 2,273 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,149 | 2,235 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 651 | 249 | 201 | 201 | 38.2% |
| As White | 328 | 140 | 105 | 83 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 323 | 109 | 96 | 118 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lanlin Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lanlin Zhang's side.
First moves as White (328 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 323 | 98.5% | 58.5% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Zhang usually continues d4 (61.9% score)
- 1.b3 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (25% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 68 | 54.0% | 60.3% |
| e5 | 47 | 37.3% | 43.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 50.0% | 51.4% |
| d5 | 67 | 48.6% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
Lanlin Zhang's chess games
All 651 games by Lanlin Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 249 wins, 201 draws, 201 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 41 | 17/13/11 | 41.5% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 35 | 21/6/8 | 60.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 35 | 15/7/13 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 16/7/9 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 31 | 12/15/4 | 38.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 0/2/8 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Wenjun Ju | 2,596 | chT-CHN | B59 |
| Aug 2025 | Giga Quparadze | 2,525 | 18th Poti Open | C92 |
| Jul 2019 | Tingjie Lei | 2,505 | Shaoxing Open w | B90 |
| Aug 2019 | Anna Ushenina | 2,442 | chT-CHN | B54 |
| Dec 2017 | Shiqun Ni | 2,441 | ch-CHN rapid w | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN w | 2023 | 54 | 24.5 | 2,197 |
| China zt 3.5 w | 2025 | 29 | 17 | 2,182 |
| chB-CHN w | 2017 | 28 | 18.5 | 2,088 |
| ch-CHN blitz w | 2019 | 27 | 16 | 2,261 |
| ch-CHN rapid w | 2019 | 27 | 14 | 2,257 |
| chT-CHN w | 2024 | 26 | 11 | 2,051 |
| chT-CHN Div-A | 2024 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,293 |
| CHN Team w | 2025 | 16 | 9 | 2,117 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mo Zhai (20 games) · Yuxin Song (15 games) · Xueyi Li (14 games) · Xiao Zhang (14 games) · Qi Guo (14 games) · Yiyi Xiao (13 games) · Xiaoyi Ren (11 games) · Shengxin Zhao (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lanlin Zhang's chess games?
651 games by Lanlin Zhang, from Sep 2011 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 Lanlin Zhang has played.
What does Lanlin Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 328 games with White in our database, Lanlin Zhang opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lanlin Zhang answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Lanlin Zhang play as White?
As White, Lanlin Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (41 games, 41.5% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (17 games, 35.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 328 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lanlin Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Lanlin Zhang most often plays: Slav Defense (35 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 38.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 323 games.
What is Lanlin Zhang's FIDE rating?
Lanlin Zhang is currently rated 2,280 in classical chess, 2,263 in rapid and 2,149 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Lanlin Zhang played?
Our database contains 651 games by Lanlin Zhang, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 249 wins, 201 draws, 201 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lanlin Zhang?
651 games by Lanlin 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.