Prepare against Zi Han Goh
FM · Singapore · World #2,811 classical · FIDE ID 5819156
When preparing against Zi Han Goh, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 434 games by Zi Han Goh, covering Jul 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zi Han Goh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zi Han Goh 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 | 2,347 | 2,395 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,194 | 2,194 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,023 | 2,026 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 434 | 155 | 83 | 196 | 35.7% |
| As White | 207 | 74 | 42 | 91 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 227 | 81 | 41 | 105 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zi Han Goh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zi Han Goh's side.
First moves as White (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 153 | 73.9% | 47.7% |
| c4 | 46 | 22.2% | 41.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.4% | 33.3% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Goh usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Goh usually continues c4 (47.8% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Goh usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 41.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Goh usually continues g3 (15.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Goh usually continues a3 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Goh usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 83 | 70.3% | 49.4% |
| g6 | 32 | 27.1% | 35.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 50.0% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 36 | 50.0% | 44.4% |
Zi Han Goh's chess games
All 434 games by Zi Han Goh in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 155 wins, 83 draws, 196 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 54 | 18/20/16 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 4/2/11 | 23.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 41 | 18/5/18 | 43.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 30 | 9/3/18 | 30.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 25 | 9/6/10 | 36.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Denis Kadric | 2,584 | Titled Tue Early | B78 |
| May 2024 | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | 2,525 | Titled Tue Early | B26 |
| Jan 2026 | Vignesh N R | 2,505 | 51st Seville Open | B90 |
| Jan 2024 | Maksim Tsaruk | 2,465 | Titled Tue Early | B51 |
| May 2024 | Sina Movahed | 2,463 | 24th Dubai Open A | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 198 | 79.5 | 2,159 |
| Wch U14 | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,172 |
| ch-Asia U16 | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,308 |
| 50th Rilton Cup | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,269 |
| White Horse GM | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,537 |
| 11th London Classic Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,072 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,458 |
| Fujairah Global Masters | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,316 |
Interactive opening tree from all 434 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zi Han Goh's chess games?
434 games by Zi Han Goh, from Jul 2016 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 Zi Han Goh has played.
What does Zi Han Goh play on the first move as White?
Across 207 games with White in our database, Zi Han Goh opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zi Han Goh answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Zi Han Goh play as White?
As White, Zi Han Goh's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (54 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 207 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zi Han Goh play as Black?
As Black, Zi Han Goh most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (41 games, 43.9% win rate); Modern Defense (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 227 games.
What is Zi Han Goh's FIDE rating?
Zi Han Goh is currently rated 2,347 in classical chess, 2,194 in rapid and 2,023 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,395 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Zi Han Goh played?
Our database contains 434 games by Zi Han Goh, covering Jul 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 155 wins, 83 draws, 196 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zi Han Goh?
434 games by Zi Han Goh 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.