Changren Dai vs Ziji Zhang
GM Changren Dai (2510) · IM Ziji Zhang (2368)
Changren Dai and Ziji Zhang have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2015 and the most recent in May 2026. Dai leads 8 wins to 0, with 10 draws (44% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games). The average game between them lasted 33 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Dai | Draws | Zhang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dai with White | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Zhang with White | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Dai | Draws | Zhang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 7 | 9 | 0 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Dai | Draws | Zhang |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B66 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Ziji Zhang | Changren Dai | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | ch-CHN 2026 |
| May 2025 | Changren Dai | Ziji Zhang | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | CHN Team Men |
| Apr 2024 | Ziji Zhang | Changren Dai | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| Feb 2023 | Changren Dai | Ziji Zhang | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-CHN Div-B |
| Jun 2019 | Changren Dai | Ziji Zhang | 1-0 | Philidor | chT-CHN |
| Jun 2019 | Changren Dai | Ziji Zhang | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18th Asian Continental Open |
| Nov 2018 | Changren Dai | Ziji Zhang | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | chT-CHN |
| Aug 2018 | Ziji Zhang | Changren Dai | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | China zt 3.5 |
| Dec 2017 | Changren Dai | Ziji Zhang | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Sanya Hainan Open A |
| Dec 2017 | Ziji Zhang | Changren Dai | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | ch-CHN blitz |
| Dec 2017 | Changren Dai | Ziji Zhang | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | ch-CHN rapid |
| Dec 2017 | Ziji Zhang | Changren Dai | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | chT-CHN |
| Jul 2017 | Ziji Zhang | Changren Dai | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-CHN B |
| Dec 2016 | Changren Dai | Ziji Zhang | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1st Danzhou Hainan Open |
| Jul 2016 | Ziji Zhang | Changren Dai | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | ch-CHN B |
| Jul 2016 | Ziji Zhang | Changren Dai | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Shenzhen zt 3.5 |
| Aug 2015 | Ziji Zhang | Changren Dai | 0-1 | Indian Defense | China Mind Team 3rd |
| Aug 2015 | Changren Dai | Ziji Zhang | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | 1st Zhongfu Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Changren Dai and Ziji Zhang?
In 18 recorded games, Changren Dai has 8 wins, Ziji Zhang has 0 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Changren Dai and Ziji Zhang played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Aug 2015 to May 2026.
What openings do Changren Dai and Ziji Zhang play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.