Prepare against Yicheng(JS) Zhang
China · World #93,479 classical · FIDE ID 8641129
When preparing against Yicheng(JS) Zhang, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 47 games by Yicheng(JS) Zhang, covering Mar 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yicheng(JS) Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yicheng(JS) 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 | 1,748 | 1,748 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,757 | 1,757 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 16 | 11 | 20 | 34.0% |
| As White | 25 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 16.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 54.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yicheng(JS) Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yicheng(JS) Zhang's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 68.0% | 32.4% |
| c4 | 8 | 32.0% | 31.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 32.4% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Zhang usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Zhang usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zhang usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 8 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Yicheng(JS) Zhang's chess games
All 47 games by Yicheng(JS) Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2023 - Sep 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Shuang(HLJ) Wu | 2,026 | CHN Nat Open Suzhou | B06 |
| Oct 2025 | Zihao Peng | 1,857 | CHN Nat Open Suzhou | D45 |
| Aug 2026 | Xuanyong Men | 1,744 | 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (上海站) | B06 |
| Jun 2026 | Dijia Liu | 1,665 | National Open Shenzhen | A01 |
| Aug 2026 | Jiaqi Ge | 1,612 | 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (上海站) | D80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Youth U20 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,737 |
| CHN Nat Open Suzhou | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,031 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (上海站) | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,878 |
| Belt and Road Aksu B Open | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,878 |
| National Open Shenzhen | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,792 |
| 2026 China National Chess Open (Jian) | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,649 |
| ch-CHN sf | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,562 |
| ch-CHN Personal GpB m | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,642 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yicheng(JS) Zhang's chess games?
47 games by Yicheng(JS) Zhang, from Mar 2023 to Sep 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 Yicheng(JS) Zhang has played.
What does Yicheng(JS) Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Yicheng(JS) Zhang opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yicheng(JS) Zhang answers 1...g6 (89% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Yicheng(JS) Zhang play as White?
As White, Yicheng(JS) Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yicheng(JS) Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Yicheng(JS) Zhang most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Yicheng(JS) Zhang's FIDE rating?
Yicheng(JS) Zhang is currently rated 1,748 in classical chess, 1,757 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,748 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Yicheng(JS) Zhang played?
Our database contains 47 games by Yicheng(JS) Zhang, covering Mar 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yicheng(JS) Zhang?
47 games by Yicheng(JS) 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.