Prepare against Yibo Zhang
DEU · World #20,914 classical · FIDE ID 16287657
Our database contains 101 games by Yibo Zhang, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yibo Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yibo 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 | 2,050 | 2,153 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,160 | 2,160 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 49 | 17 | 35 | 48.5% |
| As White | 51 | 21 | 11 | 19 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 50 | 28 | 6 | 16 | 56.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yibo Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yibo Zhang's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 96.1% | 52.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 52.0% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Zhang usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 33 | 86.8% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
Yibo Zhang's chess games
All 101 games by Yibo Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 49 wins, 17 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Onno Zhang | 2,050 | DEM U14 | B92 |
| May 2026 | Eduard Rau | 2,044 | DEM U14 | B30 |
| May 2026 | Arthur Hoppe | 2,000 | DEM U14 | B38 |
| May 2026 | Gustav Jahn | 1,940 | DEM U14 | B13 |
| Dec 2022 | Katerina Braeutigam | 1,874 | chT-GER U14 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2022 | 29 | 18.5 | 1,452 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2024 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,698 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2022 | 16 | 12 | 1,567 |
| ch-GER U25-C | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,224 |
| DEM U14 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,047 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,825 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2022 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,473 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1,900 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yibo Zhang's chess games?
101 games by Yibo Zhang, from Aug 2019 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 Yibo Zhang has played.
What does Yibo Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Yibo Zhang opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yibo Zhang answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Yibo Zhang play as White?
As White, Yibo Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yibo Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Yibo Zhang most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Yibo Zhang's FIDE rating?
Yibo Zhang is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess, 2,160 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Yibo Zhang played?
Our database contains 101 games by Yibo Zhang, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 17 draws, 35 losses (48.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yibo Zhang?
101 games by Yibo 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.