Prepare against Oscar Y Zhang
CM · United States · World #28,290 classical · FIDE ID 30999510
When preparing against Oscar Y 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 (63%).
Our database contains 30 games by Oscar Y Zhang, covering Oct 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Oscar Y Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oscar Y 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 | 1,997 | 2,023 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,784 | 1,784 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As White | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 339 rated games against 272 different opponents, across 61 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 319 | 118 | 84 | 117 | 37.0% | 1,821 | 1,810 | 11 |
| Blitz | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16.7% | 1,702 | 1,302 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 175 | 35 | 54 | 86 | 20.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 124 | 72 | 27 | 25 | 58.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 2 vs FM · 9 vs CM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 60 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 59 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 1,982 | 2,002 |
| 2025 | 88 | 33 | 20 | 35 | 1,956 | 1,947 |
| 2024 | 83 | 33 | 18 | 32 | 1,841 | 1,846 |
| 2023 | 79 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 1,551 | 1,523 |
| 2022 | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 1,479 | 1,314 |
Where Oscar Y Zhang has played
United States (60) · Italy (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oscar Y Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oscar Y Zhang's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Zhang usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Zhang usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
Oscar Y Zhang's chess games
All 30 games by Oscar Y Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E71 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Bram ten Dam | 2,012 | World Cadets U10 | B99 |
| May 2026 | Grayson Xiang | 1,910 | Cherry Blossom Classic | B51 |
| Sep 2026 | Raghav Vedant Karthik | 1,887 | 92nd Southwest Open | Champ/Amateur | — |
| Dec 2024 | Venkat Karthikeya Reddy Kola | 1,832 | North American Youth | B99 |
| Dec 2024 | Matthew Yu | 1,831 | North American Youth | B89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,837 |
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,908 |
| North American Youth | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,990 |
| Charlotte Fall Open | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,217 |
| 92nd Southwest Open | Champ/Amateur | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,287 |
| Princeton Forrestal Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,940 |
| 3rd Annual Blue Ridge Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,751 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oscar Y Zhang's chess games?
30 games by Oscar Y Zhang, from Oct 2022 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 Oscar Y Zhang has played.
What does Oscar Y Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Oscar Y Zhang opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oscar Y Zhang answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Oscar Y Zhang play as White?
As White, Oscar Y Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oscar Y Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Oscar Y Zhang most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Oscar Y Zhang's FIDE rating?
Oscar Y Zhang is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess and 1,784 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,023 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Oscar Y Zhang played?
Our database contains 30 games by Oscar Y Zhang, covering Oct 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oscar Y Zhang?
30 games by Oscar Y 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.