Prepare against Tony Zhang
NLD · World #6,178 classical · FIDE ID 1016539
Our database contains 72 games by Tony Zhang, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tony Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tony 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 | 2,242 | 2,276 | Jan 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 24 | 31 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As White | 36 | 13 | 17 | 6 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 36 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tony Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tony Zhang's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 86.1% | 61.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 61.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Zhang usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Zhang usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 100.0% | 56.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Tony Zhang's chess games
All 72 games by Tony Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 24 wins, 31 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B67 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A90 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Lorenz Maximilian Drabke | 2,474 | chT-BEL 0809 | B44 |
| May 2010 | David Miedema | 2,414 | Spijkenisse Open | E32 |
| Jul 2005 | Mark Smits | 2,273 | Dieren Open | B40 |
| Oct 2007 | Remko Van der Burght | 2,255 | chT-BEL 0708 | C45 |
| May 2006 | Bas Van Opheusden | 2,201 | ch-NED U20 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,210 |
| 3rd Amsterdam ACT Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,334 |
| ch-NED U21 | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,178 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 1,857 |
| Twente Young Master Open A | 2007 | 8 | 6 | 2,128 |
| 26th Universiad Men | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,095 |
| Spijkenisse Open | 2010 | 6 | 5 | 2,331 |
| chT-BEL 0809 | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,241 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tony Zhang's chess games?
72 games by Tony Zhang, from Apr 2005 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 Tony Zhang has played.
What does Tony Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Tony Zhang opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tony Zhang answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Tony Zhang play as White?
As White, Tony Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tony Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Tony Zhang most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Tony Zhang's FIDE rating?
Tony Zhang is currently rated 2,242 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,276 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Tony Zhang played?
Our database contains 72 games by Tony Zhang, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 31 draws, 17 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tony Zhang?
72 games by Tony 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.