Prepare against Zhuoran Zhang
China · World #43,712 classical · FIDE ID 8611548
When preparing against Zhuoran Zhang, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 59 games by Zhuoran Zhang, covering Jan 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zhuoran Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zhuoran Zhang 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 | 1,919 | 1,941 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 30 | 10 | 19 | 50.8% |
| As White | 32 | 15 | 6 | 11 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 27 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 55.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zhuoran Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zhuoran Zhang's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 96.9% | 58.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Zhang usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Zhang usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 6 | 42.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
Zhuoran Zhang's chess games
All 59 games by Zhuoran Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 30 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Ganzorig Bulgankhan | 2,092 | Daqing Boyi Cup A | C00 |
| Jan 2017 | Yuanda Cheng | 2,078 | Harbin U20 Open | A04 |
| Dec 2013 | Mamikon Gharibyan | 1,956 | Wch U10 | B84 |
| Aug 2023 | Yichen Zhou | 1,928 | Daqing Boyi Cup A | A70 |
| Dec 2013 | Arseniy Nesterov | 1,869 | Wch U10 | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U10 | 2014 | 19 | 11.5 | 1,892 |
| Harbin U20 Open | 2018 | 18 | 11 | 2,024 |
| Wch U08 | 2012 | 10 | 7 | 1,697 |
| Daqing Boyi Cup A | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,052 |
| 8th Boyi Cup Youth Chess International Open Tournament 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,700 |
| chT-CHN B | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 2,211 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zhuoran Zhang's chess games?
59 games by Zhuoran Zhang, from Jan 2014 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 Zhuoran Zhang has played.
What does Zhuoran Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Zhuoran Zhang opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zhuoran Zhang answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zhuoran Zhang play as White?
As White, Zhuoran Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zhuoran Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Zhuoran Zhang most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Zhuoran Zhang's FIDE rating?
Zhuoran Zhang is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,941 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Zhuoran Zhang played?
Our database contains 59 games by Zhuoran Zhang, covering Jan 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses (50.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zhuoran Zhang?
59 games by Zhuoran Zhang 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.