Prepare against Yinzhe Zhang

China · World #11,872 classical · FIDE ID 8626995

When preparing against Yinzhe Zhang, expect 1.b3 in 30% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).

Our database contains 90 games by Yinzhe Zhang, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yinzhe Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yinzhe 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yinzhe Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yinzhe Zhang's side.

First moves as White (44 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.b3 — 30% of White games, 80.8% score
  • …d5 (46% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Bb2 (62.5% score)
  • …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
  • …e5 (15% of these games) — Zhang usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
• 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 40.9% score
  • …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Zhang usually continues b3 (30.0% score)
  • …d5 (36% of these games) — Zhang usually continues b3 (50.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)

Yinzhe Zhang's chess games

All 90 games by Yinzhe Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 39 wins, 15 draws, 36 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Yinzhe Zhang's chess games?

90 games by Yinzhe Zhang, from Aug 2018 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 Yinzhe Zhang has played.

What does Yinzhe Zhang play on the first move as White?

Across 44 games with White in our database, Yinzhe Zhang opens with 1.b3 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yinzhe Zhang answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).

What openings does Yinzhe Zhang play as White?

As White, Yinzhe Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (11 games, 81.8% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Yinzhe Zhang play as Black?

As Black, Yinzhe Zhang most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.

What is Yinzhe Zhang's FIDE rating?

Yinzhe Zhang is currently rated 2,143 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid and 2,128 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (Aug 2026).

How many games has Yinzhe Zhang played?

Our database contains 90 games by Yinzhe Zhang, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 15 draws, 36 losses (43.3% win rate).

How do I prepare against Yinzhe Zhang?

90 games by Yinzhe 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.

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