Prepare against Po-Hua Wu
TWN · World #59,022 classical · FIDE ID 16304713
When preparing against Po-Hua Wu, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Po-Hua Wu, covering Aug 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Po-Hua Wu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Po-Hua 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 | 1,861 | 1,918 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,632 | 1,632 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,455 | 1,631 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 38.9% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 35.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 192 rated games against 180 different opponents, across 23 events in 9 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 75 | 34 | 19 | 22 | 45.3% | 1,701 | 1,764 | 8 |
| Rapid | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 43.8% | 1,778 | 1,678 | 3 |
| Blitz | 36 | 15 | 5 | 16 | 41.7% | 1,602 | 1,469 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 68 | 16 | 12 | 40 | 23.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 45 | 28 | 10 | 7 | 62.2% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 2 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 1,777 | 1,733 |
| 2025 | 102 | 44 | 24 | 34 | 1,733 | 1,743 |
| 2024 | 49 | 22 | 6 | 21 | 1,649 | 1,590 |
| 2023 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 1,168 | 768 |
Where Po-Hua Wu has played
Hong Kong SAR China (5) · Japan (4) · Taiwan (4) · Thailand (3) · Spain (2) · Mongolia (2) · China (1) · Greece (1) · Kazakhstan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Po-Hua Wu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Po-Hua Wu's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 55.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Wu usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Wu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Wu usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Po-Hua Wu's chess games
All 36 games by Po-Hua Wu in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2024 - Nov 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Witoslaw Walkusz | 2,044 | Round 1: Wu, Po-Hua - Walkusz, Witoslaw | C45 |
| Sep 2025 | Arlan Mirzhanov | 2,028 | FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 | Open U10 | C02 |
| Sep 2025 | Rauan Bakhyt | 1,974 | FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 | Open U10 | B13 |
| Sep 2025 | Sriansh Katta | 1,967 | FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 | Open U10 | B45 |
| Sep 2025 | Egor Malanin | 1,846 | FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 | Open U10 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,675 |
| FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 | Open U10 | 2025 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,062 |
| chT-Asia rapid | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,621 |
| 10th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | B12 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,951 |
| 10th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,915 |
| Round 6: Bukhteeva, Viktoria - Wu, Po-Hua | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,019 |
| Round 9: Wu, Po-Hua - Harshit Amarnani | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,591 |
| Round 7: Wu, Po-Hua - Mutlu, Burak Alp | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,548 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Po-Hua Wu's chess games?
36 games by Po-Hua Wu, from Aug 2024 to Nov 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 Po-Hua Wu has played.
What does Po-Hua Wu play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Po-Hua Wu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Po-Hua Wu answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Po-Hua Wu play as White?
As White, Po-Hua Wu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Po-Hua Wu play as Black?
As Black, Po-Hua Wu most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Po-Hua Wu's FIDE rating?
Po-Hua Wu is currently rated 1,861 in classical chess, 1,632 in rapid and 1,455 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,918 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Po-Hua Wu played?
Our database contains 36 games by Po-Hua Wu, covering Aug 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Po-Hua Wu?
36 games by Po-Hua 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.