Prepare against Marcus Zheng
United States · World #35,662 classical · FIDE ID 30974038
Our database contains 43 games by Marcus Zheng, covering Sep 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcus Zheng's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcus Zheng 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 | 1,956 | 2,026 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,843 | 1,844 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 13 | 5 | 25 | 30.2% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcus Zheng's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcus Zheng's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 87.5% | 38.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 38.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Zheng usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Zheng usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Zheng usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Zheng usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Zheng usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 90.9% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Marcus Zheng's chess games
All 43 games by Marcus Zheng 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: 13 wins, 5 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Felix-Antonio Ilinca | 2,431 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Feb 2025 | Yasin Sari | 2,343 | Titled Tue Early | D12 |
| Apr 2025 | Matheus Mendes Domingues Ribeiro | 2,273 | Titled Tue Early | C02 |
| Jul 2025 | Victor Neustroev | 2,256 | Titled Tue Early | C53 |
| May 2025 | Jonathan Pein | 2,237 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 33 | 13.5 | 2,141 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,954 |
| Akron Cardinal Open | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,663 |
| Charlotte Spring Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,888 |
| 123rd US Open | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,908 |
| 41st Tim Just Winter Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,399 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcus Zheng's chess games?
43 games by Marcus Zheng, 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 Marcus Zheng has played.
What does Marcus Zheng play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Marcus Zheng opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcus Zheng answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Marcus Zheng play as White?
As White, Marcus Zheng's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcus Zheng play as Black?
As Black, Marcus Zheng most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Marcus Zheng's FIDE rating?
Marcus Zheng is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess and 1,843 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Marcus Zheng played?
Our database contains 43 games by Marcus Zheng, covering Sep 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 5 draws, 25 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcus Zheng?
43 games by Marcus Zheng 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.