Prepare against Ruijia Zhang
China · World #22,772 classical · FIDE ID 8645264
Our database contains 49 games by Ruijia Zhang, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ruijia Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruijia 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 | 2,035 | 2,052 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 1,916 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 17 | 10 | 22 | 34.7% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruijia Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruijia Zhang's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 7 | 29.2% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 16.7% | 62.5% |
| a3 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (29% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Zhang usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 54.5% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Ruijia Zhang's chess games
All 49 games by Ruijia Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - 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: 17 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Bardur Orn Birkisson | 2,342 | Reykjavik Open | C07 |
| May 2025 | Mykola Chernetskiy | 2,198 | Norway Chess Open GM | A16 |
| May 2025 | G Machin | 2,069 | Norway Chess Open GM | C01 |
| Jun 2025 | Even Hetland | 2,025 | Norway Chess Open GM | E94 |
| Aug 2024 | Adam Wandor | 1,977 | 60th Polanica Zdroj Open | A90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U20 | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,541 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,067 |
| ACC Chess Festival 2026 | Classic | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,949 |
| Bob Wade 2026 | Middle Game Challengers | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,974 |
| 60th Polanica Zdroj Open | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 1,801 |
| Norway Chess Open GM | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruijia Zhang's chess games?
49 games by Ruijia Zhang, from Sep 2023 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 Ruijia Zhang has played.
What does Ruijia Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Ruijia Zhang opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruijia Zhang answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Ruijia Zhang play as White?
As White, Ruijia Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruijia Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Ruijia Zhang most often plays: Queen's Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Ruijia Zhang's FIDE rating?
Ruijia Zhang is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Ruijia Zhang played?
Our database contains 49 games by Ruijia Zhang, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruijia Zhang?
49 games by Ruijia 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.