Prepare against Wenjun Ju
GM · China · World #295 classical · FIDE ID 8603006
Our database contains 2,523 games by Wenjun Ju, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Wenjun Ju's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wenjun Ju 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 | 2,553 | 2,604 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,488 | 2,618 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,445 | 2,571 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,523 | 1,074 | 940 | 509 | 42.6% |
| As White | 1,278 | 589 | 461 | 228 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 1,245 | 485 | 479 | 281 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wenjun Ju's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wenjun Ju's side.
First moves as White (1,278 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 793 | 62.1% | 63.2% |
| Nf3 | 237 | 18.5% | 66.2% |
| e4 | 121 | 9.5% | 64.5% |
| c4 | 114 | 8.9% | 64.9% |
| b3 | 7 | 0.5% | 57.1% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.3% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Ju usually continues c4 (62.2% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Ju usually continues c4 (64.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Ju usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 66.2% score
- …d5 (51% of these games) — Ju usually continues g3 (66.3% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Ju usually continues g3 (52.8% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Ju usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (553 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 260 | 47.0% | 64.2% |
| e5 | 244 | 44.1% | 56.1% |
| e6 | 39 | 7.1% | 62.8% |
| d6 | 4 | 0.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 0.7% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (513 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 446 | 86.9% | 56.4% |
| d6 | 27 | 5.3% | 74.1% |
| f5 | 26 | 5.1% | 73.1% |
| d5 | 10 | 1.9% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Wenjun Ju's chess games
All 2,523 games by Wenjun Ju in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 1,074 wins, 940 draws, 509 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 171 | 75/62/34 | 43.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 138 | 58/59/21 | 42.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 112 | 50/45/17 | 44.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 100 | 48/31/21 | 48.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 60 | 28/24/8 | 46.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 56 | 27/20/9 | 48.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 30 | 10/16/4 | 33.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 29 | 13/11/5 | 44.8% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 25 | 13/8/4 | 52.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 13/8/3 | 54.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 110 | 29/58/23 | 26.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 98 | 40/40/18 | 40.8% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 77 | 34/29/14 | 44.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 67 | 24/30/13 | 35.8% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 53 | 20/22/11 | 37.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 49 | 20/21/8 | 40.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 45 | 15/21/9 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 45 | 11/23/11 | 24.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 45 | 10/23/12 | 22.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 44 | 16/18/10 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Richard Rapport | 2,764 | FTX Road to Miami Prelim | E16 |
| Jan 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,759 | 86th Tata Steel Masters | C01 |
| Mar 2022 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,750 | Charity Cup Prelim | D02 |
| Jul 2022 | Teimour Radjabov | 2,738 | FTX Road to Miami Prelim+ | D38 |
| Feb 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,737 | PRO League Prelim | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2019 | 168 | 126.5 | 2,508 |
| World-ch w k.o. | 2018 | 85 | 50.5 | 2,504 |
| ch-CHN w | 2014 | 77 | 46.5 | 2,432 |
| Julius Baer WSCC Blitz | 2024 | 73 | 48.5 | 2,584 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 71 | 44.5 | 2,527 |
| WSCC | 2025 | 68 | 44 | 2,599 |
| Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w | 2014 | 67 | 32.5 | 2,517 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 50 | 37 | 2,634 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Zhongyi Tan (81 games) · Kateryna Lagno (60 games) · Valentina Gunina (54 games) · Xue Zhao (53 games) · Yifan Hou (53 games) · Polina Shuvalova (52 games) · Tingjie Lei (43 games) · Anna Muzychuk (42 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wenjun Ju's chess games?
2,523 games by Wenjun Ju, from Jan 2004 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 Wenjun Ju has played.
What does Wenjun Ju play on the first move as White?
Across 1,278 games with White in our database, Wenjun Ju opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wenjun Ju answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Wenjun Ju play as White?
As White, Wenjun Ju's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (171 games, 43.9% win rate); Indian Defense (138 games, 42.0% win rate); Slav Defense (112 games, 44.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,278 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wenjun Ju play as Black?
As Black, Wenjun Ju most often plays: Indian Defense (110 games, 26.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (98 games, 40.8% win rate); Sicilian (77 games, 44.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,245 games.
What is Wenjun Ju's FIDE rating?
Wenjun Ju is currently rated 2,553 in classical chess, 2,488 in rapid and 2,445 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,604 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Wenjun Ju played?
Our database contains 2,523 games by Wenjun Ju, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,074 wins, 940 draws, 509 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wenjun Ju?
2,523 games by Wenjun Ju 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.