Prepare against Xiaowen Zhang
WGM · China · World #5,257 classical · FIDE ID 8603219
Our database contains 827 games by Xiaowen Zhang, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Xiaowen Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xiaowen 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 | 2,266 | 2,437 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,293 | 2,408 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,265 | 2,386 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 827 | 284 | 322 | 221 | 34.3% |
| As White | 406 | 146 | 172 | 88 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 421 | 138 | 150 | 133 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xiaowen Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xiaowen Zhang's side.
First moves as White (406 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 406 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Zhang usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 154 | 84.2% | 50.6% |
| e5 | 19 | 10.4% | 44.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 3.3% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 153 | 78.1% | 52.9% |
| d5 | 32 | 16.3% | 53.1% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.0% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.0% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Xiaowen Zhang's chess games
All 827 games by Xiaowen Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 284 wins, 322 draws, 221 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 58 | 21/26/11 | 36.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 55 | 23/20/12 | 41.8% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 31 | 10/15/6 | 32.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 10/7/2 | 52.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 14 | 1/10/3 | 7.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 54 | 15/22/17 | 27.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 51 | 20/11/20 | 39.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 51 | 17/21/13 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 43 | 19/13/11 | 44.2% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 23 | 4/6/13 | 17.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 17 | 4/9/4 | 23.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Xue Zhao | 2,565 | chT-CHN | A26 |
| Aug 2008 | Ziaur Rahman | 2,564 | Kuala Lumpur MCF | A45 |
| Jun 2013 | Wenjun Ju | 2,544 | CHN Masters w 3rd | B07 |
| Jun 2013 | Valentina Gunina | 2,514 | CHN Masters w 3rd | B42 |
| Aug 2015 | Bela Khotenashvili | 2,513 | chT-CHN | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2018 | 147 | 75.5 | 2,327 |
| ch-CHN w | 2016 | 98 | 59 | 2,426 |
| chT-CHN w | 2023 | 36 | 28 | 2,201 |
| CHN Team w | 2025 | 27 | 18 | 2,204 |
| Wch U20 Girls | 2009 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,278 |
| 6th chT-CHN | 2010 | 18 | 8 | 2,240 |
| chT-CHN Div-A | 2024 | 16 | 6 | 2,172 |
| 8th Asian Continental Open w | 2009 | 11 | 9 | 2,543 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Qian Huang (33 games) · Zhongyi Tan (29 games) · Yang Shen (25 games) · Yixin Ding (24 games) · Qi Guo (24 games) · Wenjun Ju (19 games) · Mo Zhai (18 games) · Xueyi Li (17 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xiaowen Zhang's chess games?
827 games by Xiaowen Zhang, from Apr 2003 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 Xiaowen Zhang has played.
What does Xiaowen Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 406 games with White in our database, Xiaowen Zhang opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xiaowen Zhang answers 1...e6 (84% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Xiaowen Zhang play as White?
As White, Xiaowen Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (58 games, 36.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (55 games, 41.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (31 games, 32.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 406 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xiaowen Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Xiaowen Zhang most often plays: Indian Defense (54 games, 27.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (51 games, 39.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (51 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 421 games.
What is Xiaowen Zhang's FIDE rating?
Xiaowen Zhang is currently rated 2,266 in classical chess, 2,293 in rapid and 2,265 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,437 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Xiaowen Zhang played?
Our database contains 827 games by Xiaowen Zhang, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 284 wins, 322 draws, 221 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xiaowen Zhang?
827 games by Xiaowen 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.