Prepare against Eugene Hua
FM · Canada · World #6,246 classical · FIDE ID 2618150
Our database contains 399 games by Eugene Hua, covering Mar 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Eugene Hua's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eugene 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 | 2,241 | 2,340 | Feb 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,344 | 2,344 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,209 | 2,311 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 399 | 177 | 104 | 118 | 44.4% |
| As White | 202 | 93 | 50 | 59 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 197 | 84 | 54 | 59 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eugene Hua's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eugene Hua's side.
First moves as White (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 88 | 43.6% | 48.9% |
| e4 | 88 | 43.6% | 66.5% |
| d4 | 13 | 6.4% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 44% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Hua usually continues g3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Hua usually continues g3 (56.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Hua usually continues g3 (38.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 66.5% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Hua usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Hua usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Hua usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 86 | 81.9% | 55.2% |
| e5 | 10 | 9.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 7.6% | 68.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 88.7% | 62.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.1% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Eugene Hua's chess games
All 399 games by Eugene Hua in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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: 177 wins, 104 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 37 | 12/8/17 | 32.4% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 24 | 16/5/3 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 10/1/2 | 76.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A45 | London System | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 37 | 16/11/10 | 43.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 37 | 14/9/14 | 37.8% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 4/10/2 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Nicholas Vettese | 2,444 | ch-Ontario U20 | B01 |
| Feb 2020 | Tomas Krnan | 2,420 | Oakville Elevate My Chess 02 | B51 |
| Aug 2018 | Zong Yang Yu | 2,389 | Montreal Summer IM | E04 |
| Jul 2016 | Olivier-Kenta Chiku-Ratte | 2,386 | Canadian Open | A39 |
| Dec 2022 | Josiah Stearman | 2,386 | ch-North American U20 | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 90 | 47.5 | 2,265 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2022 | 18 | 9 | 2,013 |
| Canadian Open | 2017 | 18 | 9 | 2,273 |
| ch-CAN U20 | 2019 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,196 |
| World ol U16 | 2019 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,326 |
| ch-CAN U14 | 2017 | 14 | 11 | 2,168 |
| ch-CAN U10 | 2013 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,019 |
| Aurora Fall Open | 2017 | 13 | 7 | 2,134 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nicholas Vettese (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eugene Hua's chess games?
399 games by Eugene Hua, from Mar 2014 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 Eugene Hua has played.
What does Eugene Hua play on the first move as White?
Across 202 games with White in our database, Eugene Hua opens with 1.c4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eugene Hua answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Eugene Hua play as White?
As White, Eugene Hua's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (37 games, 32.4% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (23 games, 39.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 202 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eugene Hua play as Black?
As Black, Eugene Hua most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (37 games, 43.2% win rate); Sicilian (37 games, 37.8% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 197 games.
What is Eugene Hua's FIDE rating?
Eugene Hua is currently rated 2,241 in classical chess, 2,344 in rapid and 2,209 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Eugene Hua played?
Our database contains 399 games by Eugene Hua, covering Mar 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 177 wins, 104 draws, 118 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eugene Hua?
399 games by Eugene 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.