Prepare against Iana Luca
Austria · World #76,886 classical · FIDE ID 13908804
When preparing against Iana Luca, expect 1.c4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (50%).
Our database contains 36 games by Iana Luca, covering Jan 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Iana Luca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iana Luca 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 | 1,799 | 1,889 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,541 | 1,541 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,717 | 1,717 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 38.9% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2016-2026): 179 rated games against 149 different opponents, across 32 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 118 | 51 | 29 | 38 | 43.2% | 1,467 | 1,447 | 13 |
| Rapid | 25 | 9 | 2 | 14 | 36.0% | 1,587 | 1,441 | 5 |
| Blitz | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37.5% | 1,814 | 1,814 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 110 | 32 | 29 | 49 | 29.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 55.6% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 18 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 1,815 | 1,836 |
| 2025 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 1,751 | 1,926 |
| 2024 | 53 | 23 | 12 | 18 | 1,733 | 1,724 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1,412 | 1,412 |
| 2019 | 25 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 1,299 | 1,071 |
| 2018 | 42 | 17 | 9 | 16 | 1,262 | 1,129 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1,074 | 897 |
| 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1,178 | 778 |
Where Iana Luca has played
Austria (21) · Moldova (8) · Czechia (1) · Italy (1) · Latvia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iana Luca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iana Luca's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 10 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 22.2% | 87.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 56% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Luca usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Luca usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Luca usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 87.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Luca usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Luca usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Luca usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Iana Luca's chess games
All 36 games by Iana Luca in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - Oct 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Leefke Giselbrecht | 1,830 | Austrian Youth Championships 2026 | M U18 | A06 |
| Mar 2026 | Milana Hyassat | 1,819 | Austrian Youth Championships 2026 | M U18 | A15 |
| Apr 2026 | Anfisa Kotliar | 1,785 | Austrian Youth Championships 2026 | M U18 | C10 |
| Mar 2026 | Rafaela Theurl | 1,713 | Austrian Youth Championships 2026 | M U18 | A23 |
| Jun 2026 | Rezzan Oztay | 1,711 | World Youth Girls U18 | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Girls U18 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 1,725 |
| 26th ch-EU U08 Girls | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,088 |
| Austrian Youth Championships 2026 | M U18 | 2026 | 7 | 6 | 2,045 |
| 28th ch-EU U10 Girls | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,110 |
| ch-AUT U16 Girls | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,561 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iana Luca's chess games?
36 games by Iana Luca, from Jan 2018 to Oct 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 Iana Luca has played.
What does Iana Luca play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Iana Luca opens with 1.c4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iana Luca answers 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Iana Luca play as White?
As White, Iana Luca's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iana Luca play as Black?
As Black, Iana Luca most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Iana Luca's FIDE rating?
Iana Luca is currently rated 1,799 in classical chess, 1,541 in rapid and 1,717 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,889 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Iana Luca played?
Our database contains 36 games by Iana Luca, covering Jan 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iana Luca?
36 games by Iana Luca 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.