Prepare against Victor Zheng
Canada · World #47,155 classical · FIDE ID 2620189
When preparing against Victor Zheng, expect 1.Nf3 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 52.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 83 games by Victor Zheng, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Victor Zheng's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Victor 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 | 1,891 | 1,906 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,823 | 1,860 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 29 | 16 | 38 | 34.9% |
| As White | 39 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 44 | 12 | 4 | 28 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Victor Zheng's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Victor Zheng's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 31 | 79.5% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 10.3% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 10.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 79% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Zheng usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Zheng usually continues g3 (93.8% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Zheng usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zheng usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Zheng usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Zheng usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 19.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 87.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Victor Zheng's chess games
All 83 games by Victor Zheng in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 29 wins, 16 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D41 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Mark Paragua | 2,475 | 15th Philadelphia Int. Open | A05 |
| May 2024 | Fengxi Mao | 2,129 | Toronto Ontario Open | A46 |
| May 2024 | Ananda Saha | 2,122 | Toronto Ontario Open | A46 |
| Jan 2019 | Ian Cordon | 2,073 | Victoria Open | E72 |
| Nov 2016 | Luke Pulfer | 2,047 | ch-British Columbia U20 | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-British Columbia U20 | 2018 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,841 |
| British Columbia Open | 2019 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,716 |
| Windsor NAYCC U12 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,692 |
| Toronto NAYCC U10 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,312 |
| ch-CAN U08 | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 797 |
| White Rock Semiahmoo Open | 2018 | 6 | 1 | 1,665 |
| Toronto Ontario Open | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,129 |
| Victoria Open | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,056 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Victor Zheng's chess games?
83 games by Victor Zheng, from Sep 2016 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 Victor Zheng has played.
What does Victor Zheng play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Victor Zheng opens with 1.Nf3 (79% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Victor Zheng answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Victor Zheng play as White?
As White, Victor Zheng's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (17 games, 52.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Victor Zheng play as Black?
As Black, Victor Zheng most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Victor Zheng's FIDE rating?
Victor Zheng is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess and 1,823 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,906 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Victor Zheng played?
Our database contains 83 games by Victor Zheng, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 16 draws, 38 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Victor Zheng?
83 games by Victor 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.