Prepare against Zachary Pan
United States · World #10,142 classical · FIDE ID 39910938
When preparing against Zachary Pan, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Zachary Pan, covering Jan 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zachary Pan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zachary Pan 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 | 2,168 | 2,176 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,120 | 2,120 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 11 | 10 | 22 | 25.6% |
| As White | 25 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zachary Pan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zachary Pan's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 96.0% | 39.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 39.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Pan usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Pan usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Pan usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Pan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Zachary Pan's chess games
All 43 games by Zachary Pan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2023 - 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: 11 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Roberto Junio Brito Molina | 2,398 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | B56 |
| Aug 2026 | Quang Long Le | 2,356 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | B11 |
| Aug 2026 | Lionel Gut | 2,313 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | B90 |
| Aug 2026 | Sebastian Suarez | 2,271 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | B06 |
| Aug 2026 | Maksym Larchikov | 2,225 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,246 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,281 |
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,997 |
| 14th New York Int 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,212 |
| DC International 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,906 |
| 54th Annual World Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,945 |
| New York Marshall CC Open B | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,706 |
| US Chess Masters 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,830 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zachary Pan's chess games?
43 games by Zachary Pan, from Jan 2023 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 Zachary Pan has played.
What does Zachary Pan play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Zachary Pan opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zachary Pan answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zachary Pan play as White?
As White, Zachary Pan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zachary Pan play as Black?
As Black, Zachary Pan most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Zachary Pan's FIDE rating?
Zachary Pan is currently rated 2,168 in classical chess and 2,120 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Zachary Pan played?
Our database contains 43 games by Zachary Pan, covering Jan 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zachary Pan?
43 games by Zachary Pan 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.