Prepare against Merric Hu
United States · World #17,012 classical · FIDE ID 30906660
Our database contains 97 games by Merric Hu, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Merric Hu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Merric Hu 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 | 2,085 | 2,129 | Jan 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,953 | 1,981 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 20 | 20 | 57 | 20.6% |
| As White | 48 | 15 | 9 | 24 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 49 | 5 | 11 | 33 | 10.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Merric Hu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Merric Hu's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 83.3% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Hu usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hu usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Hu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Hu usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Hu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 85.7% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.6% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 20.0% |
Merric Hu's chess games
All 97 games by Merric Hu in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - Jul 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: 20 wins, 20 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Daniel Dardha | 2,575 | Titled Tue Late | C56 |
| Jun 2022 | Brandon G I Clarke | 2,470 | Titled Tue Late | C00 |
| Aug 2023 | Robert Shlyakhtenko | 2,403 | ch-Pan American U18 33rd | D91 |
| Jun 2022 | Dimitrios Ladopoulos | 2,335 | Titled Tue Late | B81 |
| Jun 2020 | Catalin-Lucian Patrascu | 2,320 | Titled Tue | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 44 | 13.5 | 2,047 |
| 2nd PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 1,871 |
| PNWCC Online Masters | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 1,927 |
| 48th World Open | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 2,082 |
| 10th Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2023 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,874 |
| 51st Continental Open | 2021 | 5 | 1 | 1,892 |
| 45th Eastern Open | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,968 |
| Wch U12 | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,992 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Merric Hu's chess games?
97 games by Merric Hu, from Aug 2017 to Jul 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 Merric Hu has played.
What does Merric Hu play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Merric Hu opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Merric Hu answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games).
What openings does Merric Hu play as White?
As White, Merric Hu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Merric Hu play as Black?
As Black, Merric Hu most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Merric Hu's FIDE rating?
Merric Hu is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess and 1,953 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Jan 2022).
How many games has Merric Hu played?
Our database contains 97 games by Merric Hu, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 20 draws, 57 losses (20.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Merric Hu?
97 games by Merric Hu 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.