Prepare against Jiahan Lu
China · World #53,920 classical · FIDE ID 8614377
When preparing against Jiahan Lu, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Jiahan Lu, covering Jan 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jiahan Lu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiahan Lu 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 | 1,878 | 1,878 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 35.7% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiahan Lu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiahan Lu's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 95.2% | 52.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Lu usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Lu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Lu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Lu usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 71.4% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Jiahan Lu's chess games
All 42 games by Jiahan Lu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 15 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Vladislav Paznikov | 1,872 | Harbin U20 Open | C12 |
| Aug 2026 | Yuxuan(SH) Wang | 1,749 | 8th Boyi Cup Youth Chess International Open Tournament 2026 | Group B | B22 |
| Dec 2013 | Daniil Akochenok | 1,726 | Wch U10 | B43 |
| Dec 2013 | Alex Golding | 1,690 | Wch U10 | C77 |
| Dec 2013 | Jakub Vorisek | 1,614 | Wch U10 | B82 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U10 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,725 |
| Daqing Boyi Cup-B | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,564 |
| Harbin U20 Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,967 |
| RUS-CHN Junior Rapid | 2018 | 8 | 1 | 1,885 |
| 8th Boyi Cup Youth Chess International Open Tournament 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,019 |
| chT-CHN B | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,913 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiahan Lu's chess games?
42 games by Jiahan Lu, from Jan 2014 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 Jiahan Lu has played.
What does Jiahan Lu play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Jiahan Lu opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiahan Lu answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jiahan Lu play as White?
As White, Jiahan Lu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiahan Lu play as Black?
As Black, Jiahan Lu most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Jiahan Lu's FIDE rating?
Jiahan Lu is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,878 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Jiahan Lu played?
Our database contains 42 games by Jiahan Lu, covering Jan 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiahan Lu?
42 games by Jiahan Lu 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.