Prepare against Zhi Chen
China · World #8,346 classical · FIDE ID 8619549
Our database contains 285 games by Zhi Chen, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zhi Chen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zhi Chen 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 | 2,199 | 2,246 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,092 | 2,092 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,112 | 2,120 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 285 | 88 | 116 | 81 | 30.9% |
| As White | 151 | 54 | 63 | 34 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 134 | 34 | 53 | 47 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zhi Chen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zhi Chen's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 56.3% | 56.5% |
| d4 | 33 | 21.9% | 57.6% |
| c4 | 15 | 9.9% | 53.3% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 9.9% | 56.7% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Chen usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Chen usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Chen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 61.0% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 10 | 16.9% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 11.9% | 21.4% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.1% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 67.9% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 17 | 30.4% | 44.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Zhi Chen's chess games
All 285 games by Zhi Chen in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 88 wins, 116 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Shixu B Wang | 2,484 | ch-CHN B | B92 |
| Nov 2024 | Hongsen Chen | 2,442 | 4th Chinese new vigorous | A06 |
| Jul 2025 | Evgeny Degtiarev | 2,399 | 58th Biel Rapid Open | D30 |
| Jul 2025 | Yevhenii Yelisieiev | 2,394 | 34th Kavala Open | D97 |
| Jul 2024 | Yixing Wu | 2,326 | chT-CHN Div-A | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2023 | 27 | 18 | 2,143 |
| Chinese Youth Championships 2026 | Boys U20 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,200 |
| World Youth Open U18 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,136 |
| ch-CHN U16 | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 1,803 |
| ch-CHN | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,037 |
| ch-CHN 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,188 |
| ch-CHN B | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,123 |
| ch-CHN sf | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 1,668 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zhi Chen's chess games?
285 games by Zhi Chen, from Aug 2016 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 Zhi Chen has played.
What does Zhi Chen play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Zhi Chen opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zhi Chen answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Zhi Chen play as White?
As White, Zhi Chen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zhi Chen play as Black?
As Black, Zhi Chen most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Zhi Chen's FIDE rating?
Zhi Chen is currently rated 2,199 in classical chess, 2,092 in rapid and 2,112 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,246 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Zhi Chen played?
Our database contains 285 games by Zhi Chen, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 116 draws, 81 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zhi Chen?
285 games by Zhi Chen 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.