Prepare against Zhongyi Tan
GM · China · World #374 classical · FIDE ID 8603642
When preparing against Zhongyi Tan, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 25.0% over 40 games.
Our database contains 2,396 games by Zhongyi Tan, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zhongyi Tan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zhongyi Tan 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 | 2,536 | 2,561 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,502 | 2,537 | Nov 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,424 | 2,565 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,396 | 1,115 | 699 | 582 | 46.5% |
| As White | 1,205 | 626 | 315 | 264 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 1,191 | 489 | 384 | 318 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zhongyi Tan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zhongyi Tan's side.
First moves as White (1,205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 675 | 56.0% | 65.8% |
| e4 | 252 | 20.9% | 59.5% |
| c4 | 170 | 14.1% | 66.8% |
| Nf3 | 107 | 8.9% | 70.1% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 65.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Tan usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Tan usually continues c4 (64.5% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Tan usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Tan usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Tan usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Tan usually continues d4 (59.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (540 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 216 | 40.0% | 55.3% |
| c5 | 159 | 29.4% | 52.8% |
| d6 | 145 | 26.9% | 65.5% |
| g6 | 7 | 1.3% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 1.1% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 1.1% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (471 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 268 | 56.9% | 55.2% |
| d5 | 184 | 39.1% | 53.8% |
| d6 | 8 | 1.7% | 68.8% |
| g6 | 6 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Zhongyi Tan's chess games
All 2,396 games by Zhongyi Tan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - Sep 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: 1,115 wins, 699 draws, 582 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 137 | 77/38/22 | 56.2% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 122 | 57/42/23 | 46.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 62 | 34/20/8 | 54.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 54 | 26/17/11 | 48.1% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 41 | 24/13/4 | 58.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 40 | 23/9/8 | 57.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 36 | 15/11/10 | 41.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 25 | 14/4/7 | 56.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 13/5/7 | 52.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 13/4/8 | 52.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 140 | 74/36/30 | 52.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 99 | 41/32/26 | 41.4% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 56 | 27/17/12 | 48.2% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 52 | 15/21/16 | 28.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 51 | 25/16/10 | 49.0% |
| D02 | London System | 41 | 17/9/15 | 41.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 40 | 10/22/8 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 38 | 16/8/14 | 42.1% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 35 | 15/11/9 | 42.9% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 11/11/11 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Quang Liem Le | 2,731 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | A06 |
| May 2025 | Richard Rapport | 2,722 | 30th Sigeman & Co | C77 |
| Aug 2017 | Xiangzhi Bu | 2,710 | Huocheng Xinjiang rapid | A13 |
| Aug 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,677 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | A06 |
| Feb 2023 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 2,669 | Titled Tue Early | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 312 | 188 | 2,414 |
| chT-CHN | 2021 | 185 | 124 | 2,458 |
| ch-CHN w | 2022 | 143 | 96 | 2,455 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 105 | 69.5 | 2,552 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 83 | 53 | 2,531 |
| World-ch w k.o. | 2018 | 49 | 26 | 2,480 |
| Speed Chess w | 2022 | 39 | 20 | 2,495 |
| China Elite Mind blitz w | 2016 | 30 | 17.5 | 2,560 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Wenjun Ju (81 games) · Valentina Gunina (52 games) · Harika Dronavalli (43 games) · Kateryna Lagno (41 games) · Tingjie Lei (38 games) · Alexandra Kosteniuk (36 games) · Xue Zhao (34 games) · Polina Shuvalova (33 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zhongyi Tan's chess games?
2,396 games by Zhongyi Tan, from Oct 2003 to Sep 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 Zhongyi Tan has played.
What does Zhongyi Tan play on the first move as White?
Across 1,205 games with White in our database, Zhongyi Tan opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zhongyi Tan answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Zhongyi Tan play as White?
As White, Zhongyi Tan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (137 games, 56.2% win rate); Slav Defense (122 games, 46.7% win rate); English Opening (62 games, 54.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,205 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zhongyi Tan play as Black?
As Black, Zhongyi Tan most often plays: Pirc Defense (140 games, 52.9% win rate); Indian Defense (99 games, 41.4% win rate); Réti Opening (56 games, 48.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,191 games.
What is Zhongyi Tan's FIDE rating?
Zhongyi Tan is currently rated 2,536 in classical chess, 2,502 in rapid and 2,424 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,561 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Zhongyi Tan played?
Our database contains 2,396 games by Zhongyi Tan, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,115 wins, 699 draws, 582 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zhongyi Tan?
2,396 games by Zhongyi Tan 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.