Prepare against Richard Zheng
FM · Canada · World #5,009 classical · FIDE ID 2624893
Our database contains 375 games by Richard Zheng, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Zheng's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Zheng 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 | 2,273 | 2,315 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,136 | 2,180 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 375 | 148 | 119 | 108 | 39.5% |
| As White | 201 | 82 | 65 | 54 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 174 | 66 | 54 | 54 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Zheng's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Zheng's side.
First moves as White (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 125 | 62.2% | 57.6% |
| e4 | 37 | 18.4% | 59.5% |
| b3 | 29 | 14.4% | 53.4% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Zheng usually continues c4 (45.6% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Zheng usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Zheng usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Zheng usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Zheng usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Zheng usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 47 | 50.0% | 61.7% |
| e5 | 34 | 36.2% | 60.3% |
| e6 | 9 | 9.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 72.3% | 47.1% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 12.8% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 6 | 12.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Richard Zheng's chess games
All 375 games by Richard Zheng in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 148 wins, 119 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 29 | 10/11/8 | 34.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 19 | 12/2/5 | 63.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 27 | 7/11/9 | 25.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Nikolay Noritsyn | 2,512 | Kingston Canada zt | D31 |
| Mar 2025 | Evgeny Degtiarev | 2,387 | Titled Tue Late | D30 |
| Dec 2024 | Ethan Song | 2,315 | North American Youth | A06 |
| May 2023 | Kamil Grycel | 2,315 | Titled Tue Late | A54 |
| Aug 2023 | Richard Polaczek | 2,302 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Open | 2023 | 36 | 20.5 | 2,102 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 30 | 17 | 2,340 |
| Laval Open | 2022 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,027 |
| Montreal Mercredi 05 | 2019 | 15 | 7 | 2,040 |
| Montreal Open | 2024 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,169 |
| Montreal Mercredi 04 | 2019 | 14 | 7 | 2,065 |
| ch-Montreal CC | 2019 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,822 |
| Montreal Mercredi 02 | 2019 | 13 | 4 | 1,911 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Shawn Rodrigue-Lemieux (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Zheng's chess games?
375 games by Richard Zheng, from May 2017 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 Richard Zheng has played.
What does Richard Zheng play on the first move as White?
Across 201 games with White in our database, Richard Zheng opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.b3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Zheng answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Richard Zheng play as White?
As White, Richard Zheng's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (19 games, 63.2% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 201 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Zheng play as Black?
As Black, Richard Zheng most often plays: Slav Defense (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is Richard Zheng's FIDE rating?
Richard Zheng is currently rated 2,273 in classical chess and 2,136 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Richard Zheng played?
Our database contains 375 games by Richard Zheng, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 148 wins, 119 draws, 108 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Zheng?
375 games by Richard Zheng 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.