Prepare against Tony Zheng
CM · Australia · World #19,337 classical · FIDE ID 3221342
When preparing against Tony Zheng, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (44%).
Our database contains 48 games by Tony Zheng, covering Feb 2013 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Tony Zheng's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tony 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 | 2,064 | 2,064 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,962 | 1,988 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,920 | 1,943 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 18 | 11 | 19 | 37.5% |
| As White | 25 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 52.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2026): 338 rated games against 267 different opponents, across 51 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 258 | 115 | 59 | 84 | 44.6% | 1,931 | 1,966 | 15 |
| Rapid | 28 | 19 | 2 | 7 | 67.9% | 1,820 | 1,987 | 9 |
| Blitz | 52 | 31 | 1 | 20 | 59.6% | 1,845 | 1,912 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 104 | 19 | 29 | 56 | 18.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 150 | 102 | 24 | 24 | 68.0% |
Wins over titled players: 12 vs FM · 21 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 1 vs WIM · 3 vs WFM · 3 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 51 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 2,011 | 2,037 |
| 2025 | 94 | 42 | 23 | 29 | 1,968 | 2,012 |
| 2024 | 84 | 47 | 12 | 25 | 1,912 | 2,002 |
| 2023 | 40 | 26 | 2 | 12 | 1,739 | 1,894 |
| 2021 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1,911 | 1,797 |
| 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1,793 | 1,829 |
| 2016 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | – | – |
| 2014 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1,951 | 1,818 |
| 2013 | 42 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 1,909 | 1,884 |
| 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1,761 | 1,628 |
Where Tony Zheng has played
Australia (49) · Thailand (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tony Zheng's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tony Zheng's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 64.0% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 9 | 36.0% | 38.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (81% of these games) — Zheng usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Zheng usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Zheng usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Zheng usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Zheng usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Zheng usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
Tony Zheng's chess games
All 48 games by Tony Zheng in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - Nov 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: 18 wins, 11 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Diego Abraham Caparino | 2,200 | 22nd BCC Open | D45 |
| Sep 2026 | Jonluke Corona | 2,045 | 2026 NSW State Championships | A37 |
| Apr 2026 | Taifeng (Matt) Lyu | 2,029 | Sydney Int Open 2026 | B24 |
| Sep 2026 | Zachary Yu | 2,026 | 2026 NSW State Championships | E11 |
| Oct 2017 | Bobby Palacios | 2,023 | Scarborough CC Howard Ridout | D93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,938 |
| 2026 NSW State Championships | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,135 |
| Sydney Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,082 |
| ch-Scarborough CC | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,994 |
| Scarborough CC Howard Ridout | 2017 | 4 | 3 | 2,149 |
| 22nd BCC Open | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 2,105 |
| ch-AUS Open 2024 | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 2,138 |
| NSW Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,508 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tony Zheng's chess games?
48 games by Tony Zheng, from Feb 2013 to Nov 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 Zheng has played.
What does Tony Zheng play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Tony Zheng opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tony Zheng answers 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Tony Zheng play as White?
As White, Tony Zheng's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tony Zheng play as Black?
As Black, Tony Zheng most often plays: London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Tony Zheng's FIDE rating?
Tony Zheng is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess, 1,962 in rapid and 1,920 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,064 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Tony Zheng played?
Our database contains 48 games by Tony Zheng, covering Feb 2013 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 11 draws, 19 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tony Zheng?
48 games by Tony 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.