Prepare against Alex Haoning Chu
FM · United States · World #30,170 classical · FIDE ID 39903362
Our database contains 53 games by Alex Haoning Chu, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alex Haoning Chu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Haoning Chu 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 | 1,985 | 2,102 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,020 | 2,024 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,167 | 2,167 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 16 | 5 | 32 | 30.2% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 8 | 1 | 19 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Haoning Chu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Haoning Chu's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 56.0% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 8 | 32.0% | 31.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Chu usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Chu usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Chu usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Chu usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Chu usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 69.2% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 30.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Alex Haoning Chu's chess games
All 53 games by Alex Haoning Chu in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - Aug 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: 16 wins, 5 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D81 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E75 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Vladislav Gontcharov | 2,421 | Titled Tue | A35 |
| Jul 2026 | Song,Ju | 2,315 | Naroditsky Mem Blitz 2026 | E12 |
| Jun 2026 | Landolsi,Iyad | 2,302 | World Youth Open U14 2026 | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Belenkaya,D | 2,237 | Naroditsky Mem Blitz 2026 | B10 |
| Jan 2026 | Vedic Panda | 2,219 | Charlotte Open | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,020 |
| CCCSA Fall IMD | 2025 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,991 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,057 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,119 |
| Naroditsky Mem Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2,285 |
| Charlotte Fall Open | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 2,165 |
| Charlotte Open | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,233 |
| 2026 Spring Southeastern FIDE | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,200 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Haoning Chu's chess games?
53 games by Alex Haoning Chu, from Oct 2022 to Aug 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 Alex Haoning Chu has played.
What does Alex Haoning Chu play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Alex Haoning Chu opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Haoning Chu answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alex Haoning Chu play as White?
As White, Alex Haoning Chu's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Haoning Chu play as Black?
As Black, Alex Haoning Chu most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Alex Haoning Chu's FIDE rating?
Alex Haoning Chu is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 2,020 in rapid and 2,167 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,102 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Alex Haoning Chu played?
Our database contains 53 games by Alex Haoning Chu, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 5 draws, 32 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Haoning Chu?
53 games by Alex Haoning Chu 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.