Career
He currently holds the title of FIDE Master. Ju started playing chess at the age of 5 and quickly demonstrated his talent from a young age. Ju was ranked in the top 3 of his age group in the United States from April 2002 to February 2008.
Ju made his debut on the international chess scene when he represented the United States in the 2003 World Youth Chess Championship.
He subsequently represented the United States in the 2004 and 2005 World Youth Chess Championships. In 2006, Ju placed 2nd in the National Junior High Championship.
Ju finished off the year by winning the 60th New Jersey Open Championship shortly after his 15th birthday. Ju was coached by Grandmaster Boris Gulko and Grandmaster Joel Benjamin.
General Motors Joel Benjamin described Ju as a, “dangerous attacking player”.
Ju played for the New Jersey Knockouts in the United States Chess League in the 2007 and 2008 seasons. Ju received his FIDE Master title in 2008. He graduated from the Peck School in 2005 and Pingry High School in 2009.
Although he is no longer active in tournament play, Evan has earned a reputation as one of the world"s strongest blitz players on chess.com"s live servers under the username Eilyisum.
In April 2014, Ju took home $750 after defeating International Master Marc Esserman in the 23rd Master Death Match by a score of 18-12.