Prepare against David Lacan Rus
FM · France · World #2,051 classical · FIDE ID 651023075
When preparing against David Lacan Rus, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%).
Our database contains 293 games by David Lacan Rus, covering Feb 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find David Lacan Rus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Lacan Rus 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 | 2,382 | 2,403 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,301 | 2,301 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,216 | 2,216 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 293 | 136 | 64 | 92 | 46.4% |
| As White | 139 | 72 | 33 | 34 | 51.8% |
| As Black | 154 | 64 | 31 | 58 | 41.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Lacan Rus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Lacan Rus's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 63.3% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 29 | 20.9% | 72.4% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 7.2% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Rus usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Rus usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Rus usually continues d4 (72.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 72.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Rus usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Rus usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Rus usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 52.3% | 54.4% |
| e5 | 22 | 25.6% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 8 | 9.3% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 8.1% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 58.1% | 38.0% |
| d5 | 18 | 41.9% | 50.0% |
David Lacan Rus's chess games
All 293 games by David Lacan Rus in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - Sep 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: 136 wins, 64 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 3/3/3 | 30.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,562 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Aug 2026 | Augustin Droin | 2,529 | Apogee Open A 2026 | B27 |
| Apr 2025 | Ruslan Shcherbakov | 2,527 | FSGM April | C45 |
| Apr 2025 | Marcus R Harvey | 2,474 | Southend Masters GM | D85 |
| Aug 2026 | Rajat Makkar | 2,458 | Apogee Open A 2026 | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 98 | 61.5 | 2,314 |
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,286 |
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,400 |
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,328 |
| Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,048 |
| Wch U10 | 2022 | 10 | 8 | 1,773 |
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,329 |
| Southend Masters GM | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,396 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Lacan Rus's chess games?
293 games by David Lacan Rus, from Feb 2020 to Sep 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 David Lacan Rus has played.
What does David Lacan Rus play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, David Lacan Rus opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Lacan Rus answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does David Lacan Rus play as White?
As White, David Lacan Rus's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Lacan Rus play as Black?
As Black, David Lacan Rus most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.
What is David Lacan Rus's FIDE rating?
David Lacan Rus is currently rated 2,382 in classical chess, 2,301 in rapid and 2,216 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,403 (Feb 2025).
How many games has David Lacan Rus played?
Our database contains 293 games by David Lacan Rus, covering Feb 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 136 wins, 64 draws, 92 losses (46.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Lacan Rus?
293 games by David Lacan Rus 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.