Prepare against Jean-Christian Lucas
France · World #30,538 classical · FIDE ID 634344
When preparing against Jean-Christian Lucas, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Jean-Christian Lucas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Christian Lucas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Christian Lucas 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 | 1,982 | 2,214 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 2,041 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 14 | 13 | 25 | 26.9% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 29 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Christian Lucas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Christian Lucas's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 91.3% | 47.6% |
| f4 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Lucas usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Lucas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Lucas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 9% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lucas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lucas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 94.4% | 35.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Jean-Christian Lucas's chess games
All 52 games by Jean-Christian Lucas 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: 14 wins, 13 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2004 | Evgenij Piankov | 2,323 | chT2-FRA 0405 | B06 |
| Dec 2004 | Jerome Mendeiros | 2,222 | chT2-FRA 0405 | B33 |
| Dec 2005 | Mickael Jeanne | 2,186 | chT2B-FRA 0506 | C01 |
| Nov 2002 | Ameur Frih | 2,148 | chT2S-FRA 0203 | A48 |
| Aug 2007 | Laura Fernandez | 2,036 | ch-FRA Open A | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2S-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 2 | 1,990 |
| chT2B-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 7 | 2 | 2,001 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 2,280 |
| 35th Syre Memorial Open | 2012 | 6 | 4 | 2,115 |
| 17th Le Touquet Open | 2002 | 4 | 2 | 2,310 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2007 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,084 |
| 2nd Herlies Open | 1997 | 3 | 2 | – |
| 32nd Syre Memorial Open | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 1,914 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Christian Lucas's chess games?
52 games by Jean-Christian Lucas, 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 Jean-Christian Lucas has played.
What does Jean-Christian Lucas play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Jean-Christian Lucas opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.f4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Christian Lucas answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jean-Christian Lucas play as White?
As White, Jean-Christian Lucas's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Exchange (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Christian Lucas play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Christian Lucas most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Jean-Christian Lucas's FIDE rating?
Jean-Christian Lucas is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Jean-Christian Lucas played?
Our database contains 52 games by Jean-Christian Lucas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 13 draws, 25 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Christian Lucas?
52 games by Jean-Christian Lucas 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.