Prepare against Zichen Zhang
China · World #31,268 classical · FIDE ID 8652961
When preparing against Zichen Zhang, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 42 games by Zichen Zhang, covering Mar 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Zichen Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zichen 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 | 1,979 | 1,979 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,906 | 1,934 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,818 | 1,820 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 22.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 82 rated games against 81 different opponents, across 8 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 22 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 59.1% | 1,709 | 1,884 | 15 |
| Rapid | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 66.7% | 1,745 | 1,995 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 34.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 37 | 22 | 10 | 5 | 59.5% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 2 vs CM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 7 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 1,919 | 2,007 |
| 2025 | 51 | 28 | 14 | 9 | 1,809 | 1,925 |
| 2024 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1,615 | 1,786 |
Where Zichen Zhang has played
China (6) · Kazakhstan (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zichen Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zichen Zhang's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Zhang usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Zhang usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Zhang usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Zichen Zhang's chess games
All 42 games by Zichen Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2024 - Oct 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: 14 wins, 14 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Chenxuan Ling | 2,258 | World Cadets U12 2025 | E47 |
| Sep 2025 | Harshill Pradeep | 2,143 | World Cadets U12 2025 | B48 |
| Jul 2025 | Prokhor Moskvinov | 1,974 | RUS-CHN Junior Match | E06 |
| Feb 2026 | Zekai Wang | 1,974 | Chinese Youth Championships 2026 | Boys U14 | D02 |
| Sep 2025 | Filip Kopecny | 1,957 | World Cadets U12 2025 | E74 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,025 |
| RUS-CHN Junior Match | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,023 |
| 2026全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (绍兴站) | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,849 |
| ch-CHN U12 | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 1,751 |
| TCh-CHN League B 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,018 |
| Chinese Youth Championships 2026 | Boys U14 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,938 |
| Chinese Youth U12 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,758 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zichen Zhang's chess games?
42 games by Zichen Zhang, from Mar 2024 to Oct 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 Zichen Zhang has played.
What does Zichen Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Zichen Zhang opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zichen Zhang answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Zichen Zhang play as White?
As White, Zichen Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zichen Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Zichen Zhang most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Zichen Zhang's FIDE rating?
Zichen Zhang is currently rated 1,979 in classical chess, 1,906 in rapid and 1,818 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,979 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Zichen Zhang played?
Our database contains 42 games by Zichen Zhang, covering Mar 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 14 draws, 14 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zichen Zhang?
42 games by Zichen 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.