Prepare against Pengxiang Zhang
GM · China · World #279 classical · FIDE ID 8600970
Our database contains 796 games by Pengxiang Zhang, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pengxiang Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pengxiang 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 | 2,557 | 2,657 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,504 | 2,591 | Jul 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,566 | 2,567 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 796 | 321 | 295 | 180 | 40.3% |
| As White | 403 | 173 | 152 | 78 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 393 | 148 | 143 | 102 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pengxiang Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pengxiang Zhang's side.
First moves as White (403 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 320 | 79.4% | 61.6% |
| d4 | 55 | 13.6% | 55.5% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 4.0% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 11 | 2.7% | 77.3% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 61.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (62.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (53.9% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Zhang usually continues d4 (57.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 55.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Zhang usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Zhang usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Zhang usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 89 | 49.4% | 61.2% |
| e6 | 60 | 33.3% | 47.5% |
| e5 | 22 | 12.2% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 8 | 4.4% | 68.8% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 89 | 58.2% | 62.4% |
| Nf6 | 50 | 32.7% | 53.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 4.6% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Pengxiang Zhang's chess games
All 796 games by Pengxiang Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 321 wins, 295 draws, 180 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 62 | 26/27/9 | 41.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 13/15/9 | 35.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 20 | 6/10/4 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 20 | 8/9/3 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 82 | 28/42/12 | 34.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 42 | 22/15/5 | 52.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 4/15/6 | 16.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 7/9/6 | 31.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 14 | 5/8/1 | 35.7% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Dmitrij Jakovenko | 2,735 | 4th RUS-CHN Summit Men | B33 |
| Nov 2004 | Alexei Shirov | 2,726 | 08th Corsica Masters Rapid | B33 |
| Jun 2009 | Hua Ni | 2,724 | ch-CHN | A45 |
| Sep 2007 | Michael Adams | 2,724 | UK-CHN | B45 |
| Nov 2001 | Anatoly Karpov | 2,692 | FIDE-Wch k.o. | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2015 | 34 | 16 | 2,508 |
| ch-CHN | 2009 | 33 | 17 | 2,586 |
| Wch U20 | 2000 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,500 |
| 6th chT-CHN | 2010 | 14 | 6 | 2,440 |
| Perenyi Memorial | 2000 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,641 |
| ch-ICC Blitz Final | 2002 | 13 | 7 | 2,494 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 2000 | 13 | 8 | 2,553 |
| chT-CHN Torch Real Estate Cup | 2008 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,622 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Xiangzhi Bu (14 games) · Hao Wang (14 games) · Jun Zhao (11 games) · Yue Wang (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pengxiang Zhang's chess games?
796 games by Pengxiang Zhang, from Apr 2003 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 Pengxiang Zhang has played.
What does Pengxiang Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 403 games with White in our database, Pengxiang Zhang opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pengxiang Zhang answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Pengxiang Zhang play as White?
As White, Pengxiang Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (62 games, 41.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Scotch Game (20 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 403 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pengxiang Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Pengxiang Zhang most often plays: Slav Defense (82 games, 34.1% win rate); Sicilian (42 games, 52.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (25 games, 16.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 393 games.
What is Pengxiang Zhang's FIDE rating?
Pengxiang Zhang is currently rated 2,557 in classical chess, 2,504 in rapid and 2,566 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,657 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Pengxiang Zhang played?
Our database contains 796 games by Pengxiang Zhang, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 321 wins, 295 draws, 180 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pengxiang Zhang?
796 games by Pengxiang 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.