Prepare against William Wu
United States · World #17,140 classical · FIDE ID 39940411
Our database contains 47 games by William Wu, covering Dec 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find William Wu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William 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 | 2,084 | 2,084 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 36.2% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Wu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Wu's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Wu usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Wu usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Wu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
William Wu's chess games
All 47 games by William Wu in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2023 - 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: 17 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Balaji Daggupati | 2,465 | Titled Tue Late | B40 |
| Dec 2024 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,440 | Titled Tue Early | C07 |
| Dec 2024 | Alexander Fishbein | 2,391 | Titled Tue Late | B52 |
| Jun 2025 | Gedeon Hartge | 2,328 | Titled Tue Late | B41 |
| Dec 2024 | Alan Petukhov | 2,325 | Titled Tue Early | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 46 | 23 | 2,265 |
| 54th Annual World Open | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,408 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Wu's chess games?
47 games by William Wu, from Dec 2023 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 William Wu has played.
What does William Wu play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, William Wu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Wu answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does William Wu play as White?
As White, William Wu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Wu play as Black?
As Black, William Wu most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is William Wu's FIDE rating?
William Wu is currently rated 2,084 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,084 (Aug 2026).
How many games has William Wu played?
Our database contains 47 games by William Wu, covering Dec 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Wu?
47 games by William 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.