Prepare against Ziji Zhang
IM · China · World #2,296 classical · FIDE ID 8609470
When preparing against Ziji Zhang, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 14.0% over 43 games.
Our database contains 479 games by Ziji Zhang, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ziji Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ziji 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 | 2,368 | 2,439 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,339 | 2,339 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,339 | 2,339 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 479 | 148 | 221 | 110 | 30.9% |
| As White | 233 | 80 | 114 | 39 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 246 | 68 | 107 | 71 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ziji Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ziji Zhang's side.
First moves as White (233 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 192 | 82.4% | 55.7% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 6.4% | 86.7% |
| c4 | 12 | 5.2% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 3.9% | 44.4% |
| b3 | 5 | 2.1% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Zhang usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Zhang usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Zhang usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 86.7% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Zhang usually continues g3 (90.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Zhang usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Zhang usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 52 | 52.5% | 40.4% |
| c5 | 42 | 42.4% | 63.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 59 | 62.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 24.2% | 63.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 9.5% | 88.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.2% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Ziji Zhang's chess games
All 479 games by Ziji Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - Jul 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: 148 wins, 221 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 37 | 7/20/10 | 18.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 23 | 11/11/1 | 47.8% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 20 | 4/12/4 | 20.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 13 | 5/8/0 | 38.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| A13 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 43 | 6/27/10 | 14.0% |
| B59 | Sicilian | 22 | 12/4/6 | 54.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 2/8/4 | 14.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 4/9/1 | 28.6% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 12 | 0/5/7 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Jinshi Bai | 2,573 | CHN Team | D85 |
| Oct 2015 | Ruiyuan Yu | 2,571 | chT-CHN | D46 |
| May 2017 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,521 | 16th Asian Continental Open | C90 |
| Jun 2019 | Vishnu Prasanna. V | 2,511 | 18th Asian Continental Open | E71 |
| Oct 2015 | Shilong Li | 2,508 | chT-CHN | D17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2024 | 87 | 32.5 | 2,330 |
| ch-CHN B | 2023 | 45 | 32.5 | 2,243 |
| CHN Team | 2017 | 17 | 9 | 2,236 |
| chT-CHN B | 2023 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,283 |
| chT-CHN Div-B | 2024 | 12 | 6 | 2,233 |
| China zt 3.5 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,433 |
| 102nd Novi Sad TS IM | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,427 |
| ch-CHN | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,366 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Changren Dai (18 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ziji Zhang's chess games?
479 games by Ziji Zhang, from Nov 2011 to Jul 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 Ziji Zhang has played.
What does Ziji Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 233 games with White in our database, Ziji Zhang opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ziji Zhang answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Ziji Zhang play as White?
As White, Ziji Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (37 games, 18.9% win rate); Slav Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (20 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 233 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ziji Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Ziji Zhang most often plays: Slav Defense (43 games, 14.0% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 246 games.
What is Ziji Zhang's FIDE rating?
Ziji Zhang is currently rated 2,368 in classical chess, 2,339 in rapid and 2,339 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,439 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Ziji Zhang played?
Our database contains 479 games by Ziji Zhang, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 148 wins, 221 draws, 110 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ziji Zhang?
479 games by Ziji 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.