Prepare against Zachary Tong
Hong Kong SAR China · World #145,778 classical · FIDE ID 6010695
When preparing against Zachary Tong, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Zachary Tong, covering Nov 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Zachary Tong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zachary Tong 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 | 1,605 | 1,605 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,616 | 1,616 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,615 | 1,615 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 18 | 4 | 18 | 45.0% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 44.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 189 rated games against 137 different opponents, across 28 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 21 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 52.4% | 1,549 | 1,549 | 4 |
| Rapid | 131 | 63 | 13 | 55 | 48.1% | 1,527 | 1,412 | 7 |
| Blitz | 23 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 34.8% | 1,588 | 1,588 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 49 | 12 | 5 | 32 | 24.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 50.0% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 1,531 | 1,359 |
| 2025 | 46 | 23 | 8 | 15 | 1,576 | 1,594 |
| 2024 | 79 | 35 | 5 | 39 | 1,652 | 1,550 |
| 2023 | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 1,280 | 1,064 |
| 2022 | 27 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 1,244 | 1,187 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zachary Tong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zachary Tong's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Tong usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Tong usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Tong usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 62.5% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Zachary Tong's chess games
All 40 games by Zachary Tong in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2022 - 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: 18 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Rayaan Rehman | 1,690 | Asian Rapid 2026 | D30 |
| Jun 2026 | Stephanie Chen | 1,670 | FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Pool B | A05 |
| Jul 2026 | Nok Hang Jonathan Ho | 1,628 | Asian Blitz 2026 | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Jonas Yee Shun Lau | 1,536 | Asian Blitz 2026 | A49 |
| Jul 2026 | Cheung Pak Ashton Fu | 1,503 | Asian Blitz 2026 | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,733 |
| Asian Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,723 |
| FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Pool B | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,675 |
| Hong Kong SAR Junior Chess Championships 2026 | U12 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,552 |
| Asian Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Rapid Men | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,048 |
| Asian Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz Men | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,052 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zachary Tong's chess games?
40 games by Zachary Tong, from Nov 2022 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 Zachary Tong has played.
What does Zachary Tong play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Zachary Tong opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zachary Tong answers 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zachary Tong play as White?
As White, Zachary Tong's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zachary Tong play as Black?
As Black, Zachary Tong most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Zachary Tong's FIDE rating?
Zachary Tong is currently rated 1,605 in classical chess, 1,616 in rapid and 1,615 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,605 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Zachary Tong played?
Our database contains 40 games by Zachary Tong, covering Nov 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zachary Tong?
40 games by Zachary Tong 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.