Prepare against Jonathan Wu
CM · Canada · World #8,534 classical · FIDE ID 2633965
Our database contains 278 games by Jonathan Wu, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan Wu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan 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 | 2,195 | 2,268 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 1,934 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,929 | 1,929 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 278 | 108 | 36 | 134 | 38.8% |
| As White | 140 | 60 | 20 | 60 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 138 | 48 | 16 | 74 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan Wu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan Wu's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 137 | 97.9% | 50.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 50.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Wu usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Wu usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Wu usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Wu usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 80.0% | 47.1% |
| e5 | 10 | 15.4% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 97.4% | 42.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Jonathan Wu's chess games
All 278 games by Jonathan Wu in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 108 wins, 36 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Nasuta,G | 2,495 | Canadian Open 2026 | B89 |
| Jul 2026 | Aamuktha Guntaka | 2,351 | 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | B12 |
| Jun 2026 | Zilberstein,Dm | 2,347 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | C11 |
| Jul 2026 | Mohammadi,Melika | 2,342 | Titled Tue 21st Jul 2026 | B40 |
| Jul 2026 | Lyakh,Vasiliy | 2,313 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 74 | 29.5 | 2,049 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 57 | 28 | 2,164 |
| Banff Open | 2024 | 21 | 11 | 1,963 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,137 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,292 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,064 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,196 |
| Canadian Open | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,818 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan Wu's chess games?
278 games by Jonathan Wu, from May 2019 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 Jonathan Wu has played.
What does Jonathan Wu play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Jonathan Wu opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan Wu answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Jonathan Wu play as White?
As White, Jonathan Wu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan Wu play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan Wu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is Jonathan Wu's FIDE rating?
Jonathan Wu is currently rated 2,195 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid and 1,929 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Jonathan Wu played?
Our database contains 278 games by Jonathan Wu, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 36 draws, 134 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan Wu?
278 games by Jonathan 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.