Prepare against Yangming Zhang
China · World #56,961 classical · FIDE ID 8656380
When preparing against Yangming Zhang, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 35 games by Yangming Zhang, covering Jul 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Yangming Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yangming 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 | 1,868 | 1,868 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,739 | 1,849 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,739 | 1,739 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 48.6% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 44.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 224 rated games against 196 different opponents, across 26 events in 6 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 | 36 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 47.2% | 1,725 | 1,772 | 6 |
| Rapid | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 55.6% | 1,670 | 1,820 | 2 |
| Blitz | 26 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 50.0% | 1,898 | 1,862 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 59 | 21 | 15 | 23 | 35.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 81 | 49 | 12 | 20 | 60.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 53 | 30 | 13 | 10 | 1,680 | 1,819 |
| 2025 | 115 | 69 | 13 | 33 | 1,698 | 1,748 |
| 2024 | 56 | 25 | 11 | 20 | 1,643 | 1,685 |
Where Yangming Zhang has played
China (10) · Hong Kong SAR China (6) · Kazakhstan (3) · Mongolia (3) · England (2) · Italy (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yangming Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yangming Zhang's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 76.5% | 69.2% |
| a3 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 69.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Zhang usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.a3 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Zhang usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 100.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Yangming Zhang's chess games
All 35 games by Yangming Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2024 - 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: 17 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Minh Hieu Tran | 1,917 | FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Pool A | C03 |
| Dec 2025 | Ho Man Tong | 1,814 | Hong Kong International Open Chess Championship 2025 | Challengers | A00 |
| Jun 2026 | Yuanzhao Yang | 1,806 | FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Pool A | E04 |
| Aug 2024 | Matthew R Wilson | 1,805 | Bolton Lamb Memorial | B23 |
| Jun 2026 | Chen Wu | 1,755 | FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Pool A | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong International Open Chess Championship 2025 | Challengers | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,913 |
| FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Pool A | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,956 |
| 10th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | B10 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,822 |
| Bolton Lamb Memorial | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,850 |
| Chinese Youth Championships 2026 | Boys U10 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,777 |
| 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | B10 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,603 |
| FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Final | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,532 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yangming Zhang's chess games?
35 games by Yangming Zhang, from Jul 2024 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 Yangming Zhang has played.
What does Yangming Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Yangming Zhang opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.a3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yangming Zhang answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Yangming Zhang play as White?
As White, Yangming Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Anderssen's opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yangming Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Yangming Zhang most often plays: London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Yangming Zhang's FIDE rating?
Yangming Zhang is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,739 in rapid and 1,739 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,868 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Yangming Zhang played?
Our database contains 35 games by Yangming Zhang, covering Jul 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yangming Zhang?
35 games by Yangming 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.