Prepare against Lucas Jiang
FM · United States · World #2,765 classical · FIDE ID 30957117
Our database contains 185 games by Lucas Jiang, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lucas Jiang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucas Jiang 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 | 2,348 | 2,367 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 58 | 63 | 64 | 31.4% |
| As White | 95 | 41 | 32 | 22 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 90 | 17 | 31 | 42 | 18.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucas Jiang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucas Jiang's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Jiang usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Jiang usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Jiang usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 35 | 97.2% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 80.0% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
Lucas Jiang's chess games
All 185 games by Lucas Jiang in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - Aug 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: 58 wins, 63 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 0/1/8 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Andy Woodward | 2,567 | 53rd Annual World Open | B44 |
| Jul 2026 | Andriasian,Z | 2,549 | 54th Annual World Open | B90 |
| Jun 2023 | Arman Mikaelyan | 2,523 | Las Vegas National Open | B38 |
| Dec 2023 | Neuris Delgado Ramirez | 2,518 | Sunnyvale 1000 GM Winter 12 | C42 |
| Jan 2026 | Sohum Lohia | 2,410 | Cornerstone Holiday #2 GM | C70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U08 | 2019 | 11 | 8 | 1,619 |
| Las Vegas 1000 GM Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,188 |
| Sunnyvale 1000 GM Winter 12 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,437 |
| Las Vegas 1000 GM June GM-A | 2024 | 9 | 2 | 2,194 |
| Sunnyvale 1000 GM Schev 07 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,253 |
| Sunnyvale Silicon Valley Fall Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,274 |
| National Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,350 |
| Cornerstone Holidays IMA | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,314 |
Interactive opening tree from all 185 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucas Jiang's chess games?
185 games by Lucas Jiang, from Feb 2019 to Aug 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 Lucas Jiang has played.
What does Lucas Jiang play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Lucas Jiang opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucas Jiang answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Lucas Jiang play as White?
As White, Lucas Jiang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucas Jiang play as Black?
As Black, Lucas Jiang most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Lucas Jiang's FIDE rating?
Lucas Jiang is currently rated 2,348 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,367 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Lucas Jiang played?
Our database contains 185 games by Lucas Jiang, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 63 draws, 64 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucas Jiang?
185 games by Lucas Jiang 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.