Prepare against Derek Wu
FM · United States · World #6,801 classical · FIDE ID 30914558
When preparing against Derek Wu, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation as White, 40.0% over 35 games.
Our database contains 1,570 games by Derek Wu, covering Oct 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Derek Wu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Derek Wu 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 | 2,230 | 2,295 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,174 | 2,174 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,243 | 2,243 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,570 | 875 | 191 | 504 | 55.7% |
| As White | 804 | 476 | 91 | 237 | 59.2% |
| As Black | 766 | 399 | 100 | 267 | 52.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Derek Wu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Derek Wu's side.
First moves as White (804 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 388 | 48.3% | 69.5% |
| d4 | 318 | 39.6% | 61.0% |
| Nf3 | 46 | 5.7% | 60.9% |
| c4 | 36 | 4.5% | 61.1% |
| b3 | 11 | 1.4% | 54.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 69.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Wu usually continues Nf3 (67.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Wu usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Wu usually continues d4 (62.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 61.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Wu usually continues c4 (62.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Wu usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Wu usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (354 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 220 | 62.1% | 58.9% |
| e5 | 70 | 19.8% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 30 | 8.5% | 65.0% |
| c6 | 19 | 5.4% | 68.4% |
| d6 | 6 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 124 | 51.0% | 58.9% |
| Nf6 | 99 | 40.7% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 13 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Derek Wu's chess games
All 1,570 games by Derek Wu in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - Sep 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: 875 wins, 191 draws, 504 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 64 | 34/9/21 | 53.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 39 | 23/4/12 | 59.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 35 | 14/8/13 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 22/4/7 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 33 | 17/4/12 | 51.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 15/5/11 | 48.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 17/1/8 | 65.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 20 | 11/1/8 | 55.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 11/2/6 | 57.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 10/1/8 | 52.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 74 | 35/8/31 | 47.3% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 39 | 18/10/11 | 46.2% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 37 | 20/5/12 | 54.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 20/2/9 | 64.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 27 | 12/2/13 | 44.4% |
| D02 | London System | 26 | 15/5/6 | 57.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 24 | 12/3/9 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 24 | 14/1/9 | 58.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 22 | 12/2/8 | 54.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,748 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Jul 2024 | Alexey Sarana | 2,717 | Titled Tue Late | E01 |
| Jul 2024 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,656 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Jul 2024 | Daniel Dardha | 2,629 | Titled Tue Late | D42 |
| Mar 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,617 | Titled Tue Early | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 1,349 | 865.5 | 2,345 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,206 |
| Los Angeles IM Norm | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,170 |
| 1st Arcadia King Memorial | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,356 |
| 2nd Arcadia King Memorial | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,304 |
| 4th Leca Chess Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,168 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,312 |
| US Masters Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,922 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Derek Wu's chess games?
1,570 games by Derek Wu, from Oct 2015 to Sep 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 Derek Wu has played.
What does Derek Wu play on the first move as White?
Across 804 games with White in our database, Derek Wu opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Derek Wu answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Derek Wu play as White?
As White, Derek Wu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (64 games, 53.1% win rate); Indian Defense (39 games, 59.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (35 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 804 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Derek Wu play as Black?
As Black, Derek Wu most often plays: Sicilian (74 games, 47.3% win rate); Indian Defense (39 games, 46.2% win rate); Réti Opening (37 games, 54.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 766 games.
What is Derek Wu's FIDE rating?
Derek Wu is currently rated 2,230 in classical chess, 2,174 in rapid and 2,243 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,295 (May 2024).
How many games has Derek Wu played?
Our database contains 1,570 games by Derek Wu, covering Oct 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 875 wins, 191 draws, 504 losses (55.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Derek Wu?
1,570 games by Derek Wu 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.