Prepare against Samuel Zhang
Canada · World #13,480 classical · FIDE ID 30942993
Our database contains 136 games by Samuel Zhang, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel 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 | 2,123 | 2,144 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,121 | 2,144 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,906 | 1,912 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 56 | 16 | 64 | 41.2% |
| As White | 68 | 35 | 6 | 27 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 68 | 21 | 10 | 37 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Zhang's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 100.0% | 55.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Zhang usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 100.0% | 39.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
Samuel Zhang's chess games
All 136 games by Samuel Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 56 wins, 16 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 6/5/13 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Mark L Hebden | 2,453 | 51st USA National Open | C55 |
| Jun 2020 | Avigdor Bykhovsky | 2,405 | PNWCC Online blitz JP 13th | E09 |
| Aug 2020 | Jason Liang | 2,340 | 48th World Open | B18 |
| May 2020 | Julian Estrada Nieto | 2,280 | PNWCC Online Masters | B52 |
| Apr 2024 | Neil Doknjas | 2,273 | Canadian zt | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNWCC Opening Bl Sicilian | 2020 | 12 | 5 | 1,978 |
| 11th PNWCC Online blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,976 |
| 12th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 4 | 1,990 |
| 2nd PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 1,993 |
| 48th World Open | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,063 |
| PNWCC Online blitz JP 13th | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 2,083 |
| PNWCC Online Masters Artist Point | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 2,145 |
| 51st USA National Open | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Zhang's chess games?
136 games by Samuel Zhang, from Jul 2018 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 Samuel Zhang has played.
What does Samuel Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Samuel Zhang opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Zhang answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Samuel Zhang play as White?
As White, Samuel Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Zhang most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Samuel Zhang's FIDE rating?
Samuel Zhang is currently rated 2,123 in classical chess, 2,121 in rapid and 1,906 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Samuel Zhang played?
Our database contains 136 games by Samuel Zhang, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 16 draws, 64 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Zhang?
136 games by Samuel 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.