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Elise Wu WCM

elisewu Since 2023 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟
60.7%- 33.3%- 6.0%
Blitz 1819
39W 34L 5D
Rapid 2099
63W 22L 5D

Profile

Elise Wu is a titled chess player who earned the Woman Candidate Master title from FIDE. A Blitz-focused competitor, she has shown remarkable growth across rapid and blitz formats, blending sharp opening ideas with disciplined endgames. Her energy and humor often light up a tournament hall as she stacks up tenacity against tougher opponents.

Career highlights

  • Blitz peak rating: 1801 (achieved around March 2025).
  • Rapid peak rating: 2055 (achieved around April 2025).
  • Longest winning streak: 9 games; current winning streak: 1.
  • Rapid rating progression from 1421 in March 2024 to over 2030 by mid-2025, reflecting rapid improvement.
  • Strong endgames and resilience: high endgame frequency and a notable comeback rate after facing material swings.

Opening performance

Rapid

  • Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation — 6 games, 4 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw (66.67% win).
  • Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation — 5 games, 3 wins, 2 losses, 0 draws (60% win).
  • French Defense: Exchange Variation — 4 games, 3 wins, 1 loss (75% win).
  • Philidor Defense — 4 games, 4 wins (100% win).
  • Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation — 4 games, 3 wins, 1 loss (75% win).

Blitz

  • Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation — 13 games, 9 wins, 4 losses, 0 draws (69.23% win).
  • Blackburne Shilling Gambit — 5 games, 4 wins, 1 loss (80% win).
  • French Defense: Exchange Variation — 5 games, 2 wins, 3 losses (40% win).
  • Sicilian Defense — 4 games, 2 wins, 2 losses (50% win).
  • Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation — 2 games, 2 wins, 0 losses (100% win).

Playing style

Elise commonly reaches endgames, with endgames appearing in about 78.7% of her games. She tends to favor patient buildup, averaging around 77 moves in decisive rapid games and a bit more in losses, reflecting a methodical approach. Her comeback rate after losing material remains strong, contributing to her reputation for resilience and tenacity at the board.

Notable notes

Preferred time control appears to be Blitz, where she has shown consistent performance and creative openings. For a quick snapshot of her career trajectory, see her profile and a lightweight performance chart: Elise Wu and

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Highlights and identifiers

2055 (2025-04-24) — 2055 (April 2025). 1801 (2025-03-11) — 1801 (March 2025).

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