Prepare against Charles Hua
United States · World #15,519 classical · FIDE ID 2097400
Our database contains 86 games by Charles Hua, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Charles Hua's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Charles Hua 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 | 2,100 | 2,100 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 2,017 | Oct 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 2,070 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 33 | 5 | 48 | 38.4% |
| As White | 46 | 19 | 2 | 25 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 40 | 14 | 3 | 23 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Charles Hua's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Charles Hua's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 35 | 76.1% | 44.3% |
| e4 | 10 | 21.7% | 45.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 76% of White games, 44.3% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Hua usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Hua usually continues Bb2 (7.1% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Hua usually continues Bb2 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 45.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Hua usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Hua usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Hua usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 17 | 85.0% | 29.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 6 | 75.0% | 91.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Charles Hua's chess games
All 86 games by Charles Hua in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 33 wins, 5 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 35 | 15/1/19 | 42.9% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 11/2/16 | 37.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Barnes Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Jonas Hacker | 2,391 | Titled Tue Late | A01 |
| Jan 2025 | Franciszek Sernecki | 2,344 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Jan 2025 | Aniruddha Deshpande | 2,301 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Jan 2025 | D Korol | 2,287 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Jan 2025 | Gerardo Antonio Gracia Alvarez | 2,279 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 69 | 28.5 | 2,090 |
| Toronto NAYCC U08 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 966 |
| 11th Philadelphia Int Open | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,755 |
| New York-Singapore Online | 2020 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,364 |
| 51st World Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,179 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Charles Hua's chess games?
86 games by Charles Hua, from Oct 2016 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 Charles Hua has played.
What does Charles Hua play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Charles Hua opens with 1.b3 (76% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Charles Hua answers 1...g6 (85% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Charles Hua play as White?
As White, Charles Hua's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (35 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Charles Hua play as Black?
As Black, Charles Hua most often plays: Modern Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Mieses Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Charles Hua's FIDE rating?
Charles Hua is currently rated 2,100 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Charles Hua played?
Our database contains 86 games by Charles Hua, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 5 draws, 48 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Charles Hua?
86 games by Charles Hua 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.