Prepare against Hardy Gu
United States · World #19,854 classical · FIDE ID 39941876
Our database contains 97 games by Hardy Gu, covering Mar 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hardy Gu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hardy Gu 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 | 2,059 | 2,059 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,849 | 1,851 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 41 | 5 | 51 | 42.3% |
| As White | 48 | 22 | 1 | 25 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 49 | 19 | 4 | 26 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hardy Gu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hardy Gu's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Gu usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Gu usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Gu usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 100.0% | 37.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 57.7% |
Hardy Gu's chess games
All 97 games by Hardy Gu in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2024 - 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: 41 wins, 5 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Aleksandr Lenderman | 2,486 | 109th Edward Lasker Memorial | A40 |
| Jun 2026 | Roberson,P | 2,439 | Titled Tue 30th Jun 2026 | B10 |
| Jun 2026 | Shubhi Gupta | 2,426 | Titled Tue 30th Jun 2026 | D45 |
| Jun 2026 | Javakhadze,Z | 2,423 | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 | A46 |
| Jun 2026 | Weishaeutel,Moritz | 2,402 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | D08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 86 | 36.5 | 2,126 |
| North American Youth | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,609 |
| UMB Bank Rapid Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,249 |
| 109th Edward Lasker Memorial | 2025 | 3 | 2 | 2,454 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hardy Gu's chess games?
97 games by Hardy Gu, from Mar 2024 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 Hardy Gu has played.
What does Hardy Gu play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Hardy Gu opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hardy Gu answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Hardy Gu play as White?
As White, Hardy Gu's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hardy Gu play as Black?
As Black, Hardy Gu most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Hardy Gu's FIDE rating?
Hardy Gu is currently rated 2,059 in classical chess and 1,849 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,059 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Hardy Gu played?
Our database contains 97 games by Hardy Gu, covering Mar 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 5 draws, 51 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hardy Gu?
97 games by Hardy Gu 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.