Prepare against Tianlu Gu
WIM · China · World #5,809 classical · FIDE ID 8603995
When preparing against Tianlu Gu, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 498 games by Tianlu Gu, covering Apr 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tianlu Gu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tianlu 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 | 2,253 | 2,308 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,161 | 2,199 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,161 | 2,161 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 498 | 170 | 152 | 176 | 34.1% |
| As White | 250 | 103 | 75 | 72 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 248 | 67 | 77 | 104 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tianlu Gu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tianlu Gu's side.
First moves as White (250 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 176 | 70.4% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 50 | 20.0% | 57.0% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 7.6% | 47.4% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Gu usually continues Nf3 (64.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Gu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Gu usually continues d4 (52.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Gu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Gu usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Gu usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 45.1% | 56.5% |
| e5 | 45 | 44.1% | 42.2% |
| e6 | 8 | 7.8% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 82 | 73.9% | 45.1% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 19.8% | 27.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Tianlu Gu's chess games
All 498 games by Tianlu Gu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - Sep 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: 170 wins, 152 draws, 176 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 13/14/9 | 36.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 5/9/3 | 29.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| A48 | London System | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Slav Defense | 37 | 7/15/15 | 18.9% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 23 | 11/4/8 | 47.8% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 15 | 1/6/8 | 6.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 0/5/7 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Humpy Koneru | 2,618 | chT-CHN | A34 |
| Oct 2018 | Tingjie Lei | 2,537 | chT-CHN | D60 |
| Jul 2015 | Bela Khotenashvili | 2,513 | chT-CHN | A84 |
| Jul 2017 | Zhongyi Tan | 2,508 | chT-CHN | A62 |
| Dec 2017 | Antoaneta Stefanova | 2,500 | chT-CHN | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2019 | 98 | 34.5 | 2,238 |
| ch-CHN w | 2021 | 55 | 20.5 | 2,219 |
| ch-CHN blitz w | 2019 | 27 | 13 | 2,200 |
| ch-CHN rapid w | 2019 | 25 | 11 | 2,160 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2013 | 22 | 17.5 | 2,303 |
| chB-CHN w | 2017 | 21 | 17 | 2,185 |
| chT-CHN w | 2019 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,276 |
| 34th Wch U20 Girls | 2016 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,214 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tianlu Gu's chess games?
498 games by Tianlu Gu, from Apr 2008 to Sep 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 Tianlu Gu has played.
What does Tianlu Gu play on the first move as White?
Across 250 games with White in our database, Tianlu Gu opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tianlu Gu answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Tianlu Gu play as White?
As White, Tianlu Gu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 47.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 250 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tianlu Gu play as Black?
As Black, Tianlu Gu most often plays: Slav Defense (37 games, 18.9% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 248 games.
What is Tianlu Gu's FIDE rating?
Tianlu Gu is currently rated 2,253 in classical chess, 2,161 in rapid and 2,161 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Tianlu Gu played?
Our database contains 498 games by Tianlu Gu, covering Apr 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 170 wins, 152 draws, 176 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tianlu Gu?
498 games by Tianlu 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.