Prepare against Ruotong Chu
WIM · China · World #17,014 classical · FIDE ID 8605653
When preparing against Ruotong Chu, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 554 games by Ruotong Chu, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ruotong Chu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruotong Chu 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 | 2,284 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,052 | 2,124 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,102 | 2,124 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 554 | 184 | 179 | 191 | 33.2% |
| As White | 268 | 95 | 86 | 87 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 286 | 89 | 93 | 104 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruotong Chu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruotong Chu's side.
First moves as White (268 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 214 | 79.9% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 20 | 7.5% | 42.5% |
| e4 | 17 | 6.3% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 6.3% | 29.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Chu usually continues c4 (51.5% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Chu usually continues c4 (52.5% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Chu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 42.5% score
- …e6 (45% of these games) — Chu usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Chu usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Chu usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 51.4% | 54.1% |
| e5 | 59 | 41.0% | 44.1% |
| e6 | 9 | 6.3% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 50.5% | 49.0% |
| d5 | 48 | 48.5% | 47.9% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Ruotong Chu's chess games
All 554 games by Ruotong Chu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 184 wins, 179 draws, 191 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 90 | 27/31/32 | 30.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 30 | 12/11/7 | 40.0% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 1/8/0 | 11.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 52 | 8/29/15 | 15.4% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 34 | 8/14/12 | 23.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 31 | 12/8/11 | 38.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 28 | 10/4/14 | 35.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 2/7/7 | 12.5% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D71 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Rodrigo Rafael Vasquez Schroder | 2,554 | 29th Roquetas de Mar Open | A10 |
| Apr 2016 | Xue Zhao | 2,504 | chT-CHN | E01 |
| May 2021 | Nino Batsiashvili | 2,491 | Speed Chess w Q3 | A88 |
| Feb 2018 | Nicolas Checa | 2,486 | PRO League Stage | D90 |
| Dec 2017 | Yang Shen | 2,465 | ch-CHN blitz w | D91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN w | 2024 | 50 | 27.5 | 2,115 |
| chT-CHN | 2019 | 36 | 11 | 2,184 |
| PRO League Stage | 2018 | 31 | 12 | 2,313 |
| chB-CHN w | 2017 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,003 |
| ch-CHN w | 2022 | 22 | 8 | 2,211 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2013 | 22 | 14.5 | 1,912 |
| Wch U08 Girls | 2009 | 22 | 16 | 1,743 |
| Speed Chess w Q7 | 2021 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,280 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Qi Guo (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruotong Chu's chess games?
554 games by Ruotong Chu, from Sep 2012 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 Ruotong Chu has played.
What does Ruotong Chu play on the first move as White?
Across 268 games with White in our database, Ruotong Chu opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruotong Chu answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Ruotong Chu play as White?
As White, Ruotong Chu's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (90 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 268 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruotong Chu play as Black?
As Black, Ruotong Chu most often plays: Petrov's Defense (52 games, 15.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (34 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (31 games, 38.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 286 games.
What is Ruotong Chu's FIDE rating?
Ruotong Chu is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess, 2,052 in rapid and 2,102 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,284 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Ruotong Chu played?
Our database contains 554 games by Ruotong Chu, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 184 wins, 179 draws, 191 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruotong Chu?
554 games by Ruotong Chu 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.