Prepare against Andrey Lunev
GM · Russia · World #1,361 classical · FIDE ID 4120957
When preparing against Andrey Lunev, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 204 games by Andrey Lunev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrey Lunev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrey Lunev 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 | 2,421 | 2,509 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 204 | 64 | 104 | 36 | 31.4% |
| As White | 104 | 37 | 50 | 17 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 100 | 27 | 54 | 19 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrey Lunev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrey Lunev's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 48.1% | 61.0% |
| d4 | 32 | 30.8% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 14.4% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 6.7% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 61.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Lunev usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Lunev usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Lunev usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Lunev usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Lunev usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Lunev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 52.7% | 51.7% |
| c5 | 10 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 16.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 5.5% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 60.0% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 10.0% | 83.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Andrey Lunev's chess games
All 204 games by Andrey Lunev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 64 wins, 104 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 17 | 5/9/3 | 29.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1999 | Stanislav Voitsekhovsky | 2,544 | ch-RUS KO | E33 |
| Feb 2000 | Konstantin Chernyshov | 2,544 | Petrov Memorial Open | C34 |
| Jan 1999 | Nikolai Pushkov | 2,525 | Orel | D65 |
| Jan 1998 | Viktor Komliakov | 2,510 | Orel | A55 |
| Jan 1995 | Tikhon Koshil | 2,505 | ch-RUS sf | C40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orel | 1999 | 33 | 19.5 | 2,490 |
| ch-RUS sf | 2003 | 29 | 18.5 | 2,490 |
| Tula | 2000 | 14 | 9 | 2,491 |
| Sochi | 1997 | 13 | 4 | 2,283 |
| Kireevsk | 2011 | 12 | 7 | 2,463 |
| Bogoroditsk 12 | 2011 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,431 |
| chT2-RUS | 1997 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,356 |
| Livny | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,478 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrey Lunev's chess games?
204 games by Andrey Lunev, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Andrey Lunev has played.
What does Andrey Lunev play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Andrey Lunev opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrey Lunev answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Andrey Lunev play as White?
As White, Andrey Lunev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrey Lunev play as Black?
As Black, Andrey Lunev most often plays: Slav Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Petrov's Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Andrey Lunev's FIDE rating?
Andrey Lunev is currently rated 2,421 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,509 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Andrey Lunev played?
Our database contains 204 games by Andrey Lunev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 104 draws, 36 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrey Lunev?
204 games by Andrey Lunev 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.