Prepare against Zhengchen Wei
China · World #51,212 classical · FIDE ID 8650543
When preparing against Zhengchen Wei, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 54 games by Zhengchen Wei, covering Jan 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zhengchen Wei's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zhengchen Wei 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 | 1,888 | 1,888 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,884 | 1,903 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,877 | 1,877 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 23 | 17 | 14 | 42.6% |
| As White | 25 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zhengchen Wei's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zhengchen Wei's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 96.0% | 64.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 64.6% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Wei usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Wei usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Wei usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Wei usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Zhengchen Wei's chess games
All 54 games by Zhengchen Wei in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2024 - 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: 23 wins, 17 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Gongpu Cheng | 1,917 | TCh-CHN League B 2025 | E04 |
| Aug 2025 | Chen,Junxing | 1,893 | TCh-CHN League B 2025 | B40 |
| Apr 2024 | Meng Liu | 1,877 | ch-CHN Gp-B | E04 |
| Aug 2026 | Mingxuan Ji | 1,872 | Chinese Youth Team Chess Championship 2026 | B14 | B96 |
| Aug 2026 | Enming(SH) Zhang | 1,736 | Chinese Youth Team Chess Championship 2026 | B14 | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHN Nat Open Suzhou | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 1,764 |
| Hohhot National Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,575 |
| Chinese Youth Team Chess Championship 2026 | B14 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,891 |
| TCh-CHN League B 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 1,957 |
| ch-CHN U12 | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| National Open Shenzhen | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,971 |
| ch-CHN Gp-B | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,780 |
| Chinese Youth U12 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zhengchen Wei's chess games?
54 games by Zhengchen Wei, from Jan 2024 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 Zhengchen Wei has played.
What does Zhengchen Wei play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Zhengchen Wei opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zhengchen Wei answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zhengchen Wei play as White?
As White, Zhengchen Wei's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zhengchen Wei play as Black?
As Black, Zhengchen Wei most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Zhengchen Wei's FIDE rating?
Zhengchen Wei is currently rated 1,888 in classical chess, 1,884 in rapid and 1,877 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,888 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Zhengchen Wei played?
Our database contains 54 games by Zhengchen Wei, covering Jan 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 17 draws, 14 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zhengchen Wei?
54 games by Zhengchen Wei 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.