Prepare against Onno Zhang
DEU · World #27,228 classical · FIDE ID 34643397
When preparing against Onno Zhang, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Onno Zhang, covering Jun 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Onno Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Onno 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 | 2,004 | 2,067 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,947 | 1,947 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,961 | 1,978 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 54.8% |
| As White | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 62.5% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Onno Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Onno Zhang's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zhang usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Onno Zhang's chess games
All 31 games by Onno Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - Oct 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: 17 wins, 3 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Manukyan,SaA | 2,376 | 47th Ghent Open 2026 | B52 |
| Aug 2026 | Mykhailo Matviienko | 2,245 | Kreuzberger Schachsommer - 4. U25-Elo-Youngsters 2026 | C12 |
| Oct 2026 | Vincent Blodig | 2,167 | Deutsche Ländermeisterschaft 2026 | C84 |
| May 2026 | Edward Bundan | 2,143 | DEM U14 | B93 |
| Apr 2025 | Ryszard Maciol | 2,135 | Reykjavik Open | E43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEM U14 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,012 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,023 |
| Kreuzberger Schachsommer - 4. U25-Elo-Youngsters 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,205 |
| Deutsche Ländermeisterschaft 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2,398 |
| 47th Ghent Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,776 |
| Werner-Ott-Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,892 |
| Lugano Paradiso Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,069 |
| Rainer Radtke Mem Rapid | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,033 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Onno Zhang's chess games?
31 games by Onno Zhang, from Jun 2023 to Oct 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 Onno Zhang has played.
What does Onno Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Onno Zhang opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Onno Zhang answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Onno Zhang play as White?
As White, Onno Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Onno Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Onno Zhang most often plays: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Onno Zhang's FIDE rating?
Onno Zhang is currently rated 2,004 in classical chess, 1,947 in rapid and 1,961 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Onno Zhang played?
Our database contains 31 games by Onno Zhang, covering Jun 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 3 draws, 11 losses (54.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Onno Zhang?
31 games by Onno 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.