Arthur Chu
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Chu in 2015
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| Born |
January 30, 1984 Albany, New York |
| Residence | Broadview Heights, Ohio, U.S. |
| Education | Swarthmore College (B.A., 2008) |
| Occupation | Compliance Analyst, Voiceover artist |
| Known for | Jeopardy! strategy |
Arthur Chu (born January 30, 1984) is an American columnist and former contestant on the syndicated US game show Jeopardy!.
Chu first became known for the unusual style of play he adopted during his 11-game winning streak on Jeopardy!. When the shows aired, Chu attracted criticism from many for jumping from category to category rather than selecting clues in sequential order, a strategy known as the "Forrest Bounce", after former champion Chuck Forrest.
Chu prepared extensively before his Jeopardy! appearance by reviewing tapes, study guides, game theory and Jeopardy! strategy. He made his debut on January 28, 2014, winning $37,000 in his first game. After winning 11 games, he lost his 12th game (which aired on March 12, 2014) to Diana Peloquin. Chu is the fourth highest-earning Jeopardy! champion in non-tournament gameplay, with a grand total of $298,200. Chu also won an additional $100,000 for taking second place in the 2014 Tournament of Champions.
Since appearing on Jeopardy!, Chu has used his fame to speak out publicly on issues that are important to him. He has become a columnist and Internet commentator, and currently writes for The Daily Beast and Salon on various issues, including racism and sexism in nerd culture.
Chu was born in Albany, New York on January 30, 1984. His parents are of Taiwanese heritage, later immigrating to the United States. He moved several times growing up, due to his father's job in the chemical industry. During his childhood, Chu lived in Cranston, Rhode Island, spent a year in Boise, Idaho, then lived in Cerritos, California as a teenager.
As a child, Chu participated in the National Geographic Bee, and while attending Swarthmore College, he was a member of the college's quiz-bowl team. He received a B.A. in History at his graduation in 2008. Chu resides in Broadview Heights, Ohio. Chu has worked as a voiceover artist, for example, on the webcomic Erfworld, and as an insurance compliance analyst. He is also a contributor to The Daily Beast.
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