Prepare against Michelle Zhang
WFM · Canada · World #40,478 classical · FIDE ID 2637677
Our database contains 77 games by Michelle Zhang, covering Aug 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michelle Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michelle 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 | 1,933 | 1,987 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,892 | 1,892 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 28 | 19 | 30 | 36.4% |
| As White | 39 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 38 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michelle Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michelle Zhang's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Zhang usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 92.9% | 42.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
Michelle Zhang's chess games
All 77 games by Michelle Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - 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: 28 wins, 19 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Milorad Andrejevic | 2,192 | Mramorak Autumn Schev 2 | B82 |
| Jul 2023 | Filip Holy | 2,129 | 29th Klatovy Open A | D42 |
| Jul 2023 | Vladislav Rekhson | 2,069 | Canadian Open | C54 |
| Apr 2025 | Hanxi (Hancy) Jiang | 1,971 | Canadian Closed w | B13 |
| Jul 2023 | Tomas Mik | 1,940 | 29th Klatovy Open A | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,894 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 1,679 |
| Canadian Closed w | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,885 |
| Canadian zt w | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,760 |
| 29th Klatovy Open A | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,988 |
| Mramorak Autumn Schev 2 | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,042 |
| Vienna Advent Open | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,837 |
| 36th Belgrade Trophy | 2023 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,779 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michelle Zhang's chess games?
77 games by Michelle Zhang, from Aug 2022 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 Michelle Zhang has played.
What does Michelle Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Michelle Zhang opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michelle Zhang answers 1...c6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Michelle Zhang play as White?
As White, Michelle Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michelle Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Michelle Zhang most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Michelle Zhang's FIDE rating?
Michelle Zhang is currently rated 1,933 in classical chess and 1,892 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,987 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Michelle Zhang played?
Our database contains 77 games by Michelle Zhang, covering Aug 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 19 draws, 30 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michelle Zhang?
77 games by Michelle 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.