Prepare against Zining (matthew) Jia
Australia · World #75,311 classical · FIDE ID 3271307
When preparing against Zining (matthew) Jia, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 38 games by Zining (matthew) Jia, covering Nov 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Zining (matthew) Jia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zining (matthew) Jia 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 | 1,806 | 1,947 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,792 | 1,826 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,831 | 1,831 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 31.6% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 36.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 212 rated games against 193 different opponents, across 27 events in 7 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 | 115 | 54 | 21 | 40 | 47.0% | 1,711 | 1,738 | 11 |
| Rapid | 22 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 68.2% | 1,732 | 1,879 | 6 |
| Blitz | 27 | 14 | 1 | 12 | 51.9% | 1,797 | 1,797 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 92 | 28 | 18 | 46 | 30.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 79 | 51 | 12 | 16 | 64.6% |
Wins over titled players: 5 vs CM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 27 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 64 | 32 | 12 | 20 | 1,768 | 1,837 |
| 2025 | 83 | 45 | 12 | 26 | 1,788 | 1,856 |
| 2024 | 57 | 25 | 6 | 26 | 1,647 | 1,601 |
| 2023 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,350 | 1,293 |
Where Zining (matthew) Jia has played
Australia (19) · China (3) · Hong Kong SAR China (3) · Kazakhstan (2) · New Zealand (2) · Georgia (1) · Italy (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zining (matthew) Jia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zining (matthew) Jia's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 75.0% | 29.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| g4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 29.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Jia usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Jia usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Jia usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Jia usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Jia usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Zining (matthew) Jia's chess games
All 38 games by Zining (matthew) Jia in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2023 - Nov 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: 12 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Sasha Milo Schaefer | 2,076 | FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 | Open U10 | B13 |
| Nov 2026 | Carl Gorka | 2,053 | 2026 Greg Hjorth Open | A13 |
| Dec 2025 | Chan Lok Yee Lewis | 1,936 | Hong Kong Open 2025 | A06 |
| Dec 2025 | Qiyu Shao | 1,916 | Hong Kong Open 2025 | B33 |
| Dec 2025 | Boldbaatar Batbileg | 1,884 | Hong Kong Open 2025 | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,744 |
| FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 | Open U10 | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,860 |
| Hong Kong Open 2025 | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 1,943 |
| 2026 Greg Hjorth Open | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,080 |
| Churchie Int | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1,925 |
| Oceania Age Groups 2026 | Open | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,960 |
| 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | B10 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,429 |
| Hong Kong International Open Chess Championship 2025 | Challengers | 2025 | 1 | 1 | 1,885 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zining (matthew) Jia's chess games?
38 games by Zining (matthew) Jia, from Nov 2023 to Nov 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 Zining (matthew) Jia has played.
What does Zining (matthew) Jia play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Zining (matthew) Jia opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.g4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zining (matthew) Jia answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Zining (matthew) Jia play as White?
As White, Zining (matthew) Jia's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zining (matthew) Jia play as Black?
As Black, Zining (matthew) Jia most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Zining (matthew) Jia's FIDE rating?
Zining (matthew) Jia is currently rated 1,806 in classical chess, 1,792 in rapid and 1,831 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,947 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Zining (matthew) Jia played?
Our database contains 38 games by Zining (matthew) Jia, covering Nov 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zining (matthew) Jia?
38 games by Zining (matthew) Jia 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.