Prepare against Francisco Nunez Lucero
CM · Spain · World #20,130 classical · FIDE ID 2214369
When preparing against Francisco Nunez Lucero, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 34.8% over 23 games.
Our database contains 158 games by Francisco Nunez Lucero, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Nunez Lucero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Nunez Lucero 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 | 2,056 | 2,218 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,135 | 2,207 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,123 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 57 | 40 | 61 | 36.1% |
| As White | 79 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 79 | 28 | 16 | 35 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Nunez Lucero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Nunez Lucero's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 97.5% | 51.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Lucero usually continues c3 (52.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Lucero usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Lucero usually continues d4 (72.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Lucero usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 57.8% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 20.0% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.1% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 8.9% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 55.0% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 8 | 40.0% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Francisco Nunez Lucero's chess games
All 158 games by Francisco Nunez Lucero 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: 57 wins, 40 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 23 | 8/8/7 | 34.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Miguel Angel Munoz Pantoja | 2,479 | Barcelona Sant Marti Open 2nd | B06 |
| Jun 2013 | Oleg Gladyszev | 2,442 | 17th Voronezh Open A | D34 |
| Nov 2011 | Luis Rojas Keim | 2,408 | 3rd Barcelona Tancat | B22 |
| Nov 2012 | Dmitry Shchukin | 2,348 | 20th Chigorin Memorial | A08 |
| Jan 1998 | Jose Maria Lerch Gallemi | 2,330 | Sant Boi Open | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 11 | 3 | 1,897 |
| 23rd Foment Martinenc Open A | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,140 |
| 20th Chigorin Memorial | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,279 |
| Barcelona Sant Marti Open 2nd | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,286 |
| Barcelona Sant Marti 4th | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,145 |
| 3rd Barcelona Tancat | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,370 |
| Barcelona Ateneu Colon Open 6th | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 2,114 |
| 3rd Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 2,291 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Nunez Lucero's chess games?
158 games by Francisco Nunez Lucero, 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 Francisco Nunez Lucero has played.
What does Francisco Nunez Lucero play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Francisco Nunez Lucero opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Nunez Lucero answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Francisco Nunez Lucero play as White?
As White, Francisco Nunez Lucero's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Nunez Lucero play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Nunez Lucero most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Francisco Nunez Lucero's FIDE rating?
Francisco Nunez Lucero is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess, 2,135 in rapid and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Francisco Nunez Lucero played?
Our database contains 158 games by Francisco Nunez Lucero, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 40 draws, 61 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Nunez Lucero?
158 games by Francisco Nunez Lucero 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.