Prepare against Weichao Chu
IM · China · World #1,870 classical · FIDE ID 8605661
When preparing against Weichao Chu, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 513 games by Weichao Chu, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Weichao Chu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Weichao 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 | 2,390 | 2,431 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,260 | 2,331 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,325 | 2,331 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 513 | 178 | 172 | 163 | 34.7% |
| As White | 263 | 102 | 95 | 66 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 250 | 76 | 77 | 97 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Weichao Chu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Weichao Chu's side.
First moves as White (263 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 207 | 78.7% | 57.5% |
| Nf3 | 45 | 17.1% | 54.4% |
| e4 | 8 | 3.0% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Chu usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Chu usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Chu usually continues c4 (22.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Chu usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Chu usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Chu usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 89 | 72.4% | 50.6% |
| c6 | 23 | 18.7% | 43.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 4.1% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.4% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 70 | 85.4% | 44.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 8.5% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.9% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Weichao Chu's chess games
All 513 games by Weichao Chu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 178 wins, 172 draws, 163 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 55 | 20/25/10 | 36.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 9/16/11 | 25.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 17 | 3/6/8 | 17.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,640 | 20th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | A95 |
| Jun 2018 | Jianchao Zhou | 2,615 | ch-CHN blitz | E04 |
| Oct 2021 | Yang Wen | 2,594 | chT-CHN | B45 |
| Jan 2024 | S.P. Sethuraman | 2,594 | Titled Tue Early | C54 |
| Jan 2024 | Viktor Bologan | 2,585 | Titled Tue Early | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2024 | 82 | 41 | 2,396 |
| ch-CHN rapid | 2018 | 18 | 6 | 2,356 |
| ch-CHN blitz | 2018 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,422 |
| CHN Team | 2017 | 18 | 11 | 2,349 |
| 6th Moscow Dvorkovich Cup U16 | 2011 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,242 |
| 52nd Wch U20 | 2013 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,227 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 11 | 8 | 2,623 |
| 20th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 4 | 2,264 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Weichao Chu's chess games?
513 games by Weichao Chu, from Jan 2009 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 Weichao Chu has played.
What does Weichao Chu play on the first move as White?
Across 263 games with White in our database, Weichao Chu opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Weichao Chu answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Weichao Chu play as White?
As White, Weichao Chu's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (55 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 263 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Weichao Chu play as Black?
As Black, Weichao Chu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (36 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 17.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 250 games.
What is Weichao Chu's FIDE rating?
Weichao Chu is currently rated 2,390 in classical chess, 2,260 in rapid and 2,325 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,431 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Weichao Chu played?
Our database contains 513 games by Weichao Chu, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 178 wins, 172 draws, 163 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Weichao Chu?
513 games by Weichao 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.