Prepare against Xiao Zhang
WIM · China · World #7,646 classical · FIDE ID 8610894
Our database contains 651 games by Xiao Zhang, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Xiao Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xiao 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 | 2,212 | 2,288 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,029 | 2,029 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,053 | 2,053 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 651 | 253 | 177 | 221 | 38.9% |
| As White | 318 | 135 | 90 | 93 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 333 | 118 | 87 | 128 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xiao Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xiao Zhang's side.
First moves as White (318 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 302 | 95.0% | 56.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 2.8% | 77.8% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.2% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Zhang usually continues c4 (49.4% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Zhang usually continues c4 (69.9% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Zhang usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 77.8% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Zhang usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Zhang usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Zhang usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 119 | 78.3% | 55.5% |
| e5 | 27 | 17.8% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 53.9% | 41.9% |
| d5 | 49 | 42.6% | 49.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.6% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Xiao Zhang's chess games
All 651 games by Xiao Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 253 wins, 177 draws, 221 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 54 | 12/23/19 | 22.2% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 42 | 23/10/9 | 54.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 22 | 14/3/5 | 63.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 31 | 15/7/9 | 48.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 10/7/9 | 38.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 26 | 8/7/11 | 30.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Koneru,H | 2,535 | FIDE World Rapid Team | D05 |
| Nov 2023 | Yinglun Xu | 2,532 | Belt and Road Open 3rd | E12 |
| Jun 2023 | Xue Zhao | 2,469 | chT-CHN DivA | E20 |
| Feb 2024 | Ruben Gideon Koellner | 2,465 | Baden-Baden Open | D05 |
| Jun 2026 | Nurman,Alua | 2,435 | FIDE World Rapid Team | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN w | 2025 | 37 | 17 | 2,155 |
| chB-CHN w | 2023 | 36 | 23.5 | 1,997 |
| chT-CHN w | 2024 | 35 | 23.5 | 2,042 |
| China zt 3.5 w | 2025 | 29 | 15 | 2,165 |
| CHN Team w | 2025 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,166 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2019 | 20 | 11 | 2,049 |
| chT-CHN Div-A | 2024 | 14 | 3.5 | 2,033 |
| 39th Wch U20 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,964 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Lanlin Zhang (14 games) · Tianqi Yan (14 games) · Xueyi Li (12 games) · Xue Bai (12 games) · Qinxuanyi Wang (11 games) · Yuxin Song (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xiao Zhang's chess games?
651 games by Xiao Zhang, from Jan 2014 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 Xiao Zhang has played.
What does Xiao Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 318 games with White in our database, Xiao Zhang opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xiao Zhang answers 1...c6 (78% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Xiao Zhang play as White?
As White, Xiao Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (54 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (42 games, 54.8% win rate); Catalan (22 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 318 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xiao Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Xiao Zhang most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (31 games, 48.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (26 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 333 games.
What is Xiao Zhang's FIDE rating?
Xiao Zhang is currently rated 2,212 in classical chess, 2,029 in rapid and 2,053 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Xiao Zhang played?
Our database contains 651 games by Xiao Zhang, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 253 wins, 177 draws, 221 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xiao Zhang?
651 games by Xiao 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.