Prepare against Qianyi Zhang
China · World #87,343 classical · FIDE ID 8614288
When preparing against Qianyi Zhang, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 98 games by Qianyi Zhang, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Qianyi Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Qianyi 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 | 1,766 | 1,791 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,767 | 1,767 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 40 | 13 | 45 | 40.8% |
| As White | 47 | 22 | 8 | 17 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 51 | 18 | 5 | 28 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Qianyi Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Qianyi Zhang's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 93.6% | 52.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Zhang usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Zhang usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 90.5% | 42.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 64.0% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 36.0% | 33.3% |
Qianyi Zhang's chess games
All 98 games by Qianyi Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - Aug 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: 40 wins, 13 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Lin Cai | 2,021 | China zt 3.5 | B15 |
| Feb 2024 | Fuhan Zhang | 1,986 | ch-CHN U20 | B48 |
| Dec 2023 | He En | 1,898 | Hohhot National Open | B53 |
| Apr 2023 | Xianghan Gu | 1,798 | chT-CHN B | B23 |
| Feb 2024 | Xuanyu Weng | 1,776 | ch-CHN U20 | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U20 | 2024 | 21 | 9.5 | 1,696 |
| Wch U08 | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,497 |
| 3rd Tianjin Binhai Cup B | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,458 |
| chT-CHN | 2021 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,886 |
| Hohhot National Open | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 2,098 |
| FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Pool B | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,796 |
| ch-CHN sf | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,827 |
| China zt 3.5 | 2021 | 8 | 2 | 1,777 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Qianyi Zhang's chess games?
98 games by Qianyi Zhang, from Jul 2021 to Aug 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 Qianyi Zhang has played.
What does Qianyi Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Qianyi Zhang opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Qianyi Zhang answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Qianyi Zhang play as White?
As White, Qianyi Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Qianyi Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Qianyi Zhang most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Qianyi Zhang's FIDE rating?
Qianyi Zhang is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess, 1,767 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,791 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Qianyi Zhang played?
Our database contains 98 games by Qianyi Zhang, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 13 draws, 45 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Qianyi Zhang?
98 games by Qianyi 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.