Prepare against Elise Wu
WCM · Suriname · World #41,857 classical · FIDE ID 8205760
When preparing against Elise Wu, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games).
Our database contains 52 games by Elise Wu, covering Aug 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Elise Wu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elise 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 | 1,927 | 1,927 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,842 | 1,842 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,776 | 1,776 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 26 | 6 | 20 | 50.0% |
| As White | 26 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 57.7% |
| As Black | 26 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elise Wu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elise Wu's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 65.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Wu usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Wu usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Wu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 85.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
Elise Wu's chess games
All 52 games by Elise Wu in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - 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: 26 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Iyefu Joy ONOJA | 1,977 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | C54 |
| Mar 2025 | Reka Kovacs | 1,972 | Titled Tue Late | C50 |
| Mar 2025 | Giovanna Arbunic Castro | 1,958 | Titled Tue Late | B20 |
| Sep 2024 | Cristiana Biko | 1,946 | Olympiad Women-45 | C50 |
| Jul 2026 | Catherine Kaslan | 1,859 | CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | Women | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 15 | 4.5 | 1,875 |
| CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | O16 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 1,885 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,861 |
| CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | Women | 2026 | 9 | 8 | 2,012 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,951 |
| WR Chess Marathon Perú 2026 | Blitz #3 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,956 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 51-75 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1,975 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elise Wu's chess games?
52 games by Elise Wu, from Aug 2023 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 Elise Wu has played.
What does Elise Wu play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Elise Wu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elise Wu answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games).
What openings does Elise Wu play as White?
As White, Elise Wu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elise Wu play as Black?
As Black, Elise Wu most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Elise Wu's FIDE rating?
Elise Wu is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess, 1,842 in rapid and 1,776 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,927 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Elise Wu played?
Our database contains 52 games by Elise Wu, covering Aug 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elise Wu?
52 games by Elise 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.