Prepare against Yiming Zhang
Finland · World #8,166 classical · FIDE ID 520543
When preparing against Yiming Zhang, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Yiming Zhang, covering Apr 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Yiming Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yiming 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 | 2,202 | 2,202 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 1,890 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,956 | 1,956 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 54.8% |
| As White | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 58.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yiming Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yiming Zhang's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 64.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 64.7% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Zhang usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Yiming Zhang's chess games
All 31 games by Yiming Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2023 - Oct 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, 5 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Henri Torkkola | 2,247 | 34th Heart of Finland Op | C07 |
| Mar 2026 | Markku I.O. Henttinen | 2,197 | chT-FIN 2025-26 | B12 |
| Sep 2025 | Eeli Asikainen | 2,162 | chT-FIN 2025-26 | B90 |
| Nov 2025 | Jorma Lehtioksa | 2,160 | chT-FIN 2025-26 | A13 |
| Feb 2026 | Kimmo Narhi | 2,041 | chT-FIN 2025-26 | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,333 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,898 |
| 34th Heart of Finland Op | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2,215 |
| Nordic Youth Chess Championship 2024, group E | 2024 | 4 | 4 | 1,770 |
| FIDE World U7-U17 Championships 2026 | O13 | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,121 |
| 33rd EY Open U12 | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,581 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yiming Zhang's chess games?
31 games by Yiming Zhang, from Apr 2023 to Oct 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 Yiming Zhang has played.
What does Yiming Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Yiming Zhang opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yiming Zhang answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yiming Zhang play as White?
As White, Yiming Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yiming Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Yiming Zhang most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Yiming Zhang's FIDE rating?
Yiming Zhang is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 1,890 in rapid and 1,956 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Yiming Zhang played?
Our database contains 31 games by Yiming Zhang, covering Apr 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 5 draws, 9 losses (54.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yiming Zhang?
31 games by Yiming 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.