Prepare against Zijie Tang
China · World #70,818 classical · FIDE ID 8624658
When preparing against Zijie Tang, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 37 games by Zijie Tang, covering Jan 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Zijie Tang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zijie Tang 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 | 1,819 | 1,830 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,788 | 1,788 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 17 | 4 | 16 | 45.9% |
| As White | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 41.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2026): 100 rated games against 100 different opponents, across 12 events in 8 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 | 100 | 44 | 19 | 37 | 44.0% | 1,758 | 1,744 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 47 | 12 | 4 | 31 | 25.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 31 | 18 | 12 | 1 | 58.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 12 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1,790 | 1,818 |
| 2024 | 26 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 1,775 | 1,812 |
| 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1,678 | 1,678 |
| 2019 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1,939 | 1,539 |
| 2018 | 36 | 15 | 4 | 17 | 1,780 | 1,746 |
| 2017 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1,562 | 1,512 |
Where Zijie Tang has played
Hong Kong SAR China (3) · United States (3) · Belgium (1) · China (1) · Germany (1) · Netherlands (1) · Singapore (1) · Serbia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zijie Tang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zijie Tang's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 90.0% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Tang usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Tang usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Tang usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Tang usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
Zijie Tang's chess games
All 37 games by Zijie Tang in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - 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: 17 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Timo Buecker | 1,801 | 31st Kiel Open | B00 |
| Aug 2018 | Rene Gehlsen | 1,799 | 31st Kiel Open | D04 |
| Jul 2018 | Janith Easwaralingam | 1,792 | 31st Kiel Open | B19 |
| Jul 2018 | Daniel Gerigk | 1,690 | 31st Kiel Open | A60 |
| Dec 2017 | Xuqian Ben Han | 1,567 | Hong Kong Jolimark Open | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Jolimark Open | 2018 | 18 | 10 | 1,660 |
| 31st Kiel Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,805 |
| Belt and Road Hunan Open C | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,904 |
| SERBIA OPEN 2026 - Challengers | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,719 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zijie Tang's chess games?
37 games by Zijie Tang, from Jan 2018 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 Zijie Tang has played.
What does Zijie Tang play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Zijie Tang opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zijie Tang answers 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Zijie Tang play as White?
As White, Zijie Tang's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (8 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zijie Tang play as Black?
As Black, Zijie Tang most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Zijie Tang's FIDE rating?
Zijie Tang is currently rated 1,819 in classical chess and 1,788 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,830 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Zijie Tang played?
Our database contains 37 games by Zijie Tang, covering Jan 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zijie Tang?
37 games by Zijie Tang 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.