Prepare against Karson Lu
Canada · World #41,773 classical · FIDE ID 2661756
When preparing against Karson Lu, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Karson Lu, covering Jun 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Karson Lu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karson 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 | 1,927 | 1,927 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,813 | 1,840 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,717 | 1,760 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 39.5% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karson Lu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karson Lu's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 63.2% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 7 | 36.8% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Lu usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Lu usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Lu usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Lu usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Lu usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Lu usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Karson Lu's chess games
All 38 games by Karson Lu in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2024 - 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: 15 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Ferran Sole Pijuan | 2,174 | 35th Pobla De Lillet Open | D35 |
| Mar 2026 | Arnar Milutin Heidarsson | 2,099 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | D10 |
| Mar 2026 | Ingvar Wu Skarphedinsson | 2,099 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | D10 |
| Jul 2026 | Hannes Schirmbeck | 2,083 | 26th Sant Marti Open 2026 | A07 |
| Mar 2026 | Ralph Althoff | 2,035 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 1,792 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,103 |
| 26th Sant Marti Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,064 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (嘉兴站) | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,738 |
| 35th Pobla De Lillet Open | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,216 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karson Lu's chess games?
38 games by Karson Lu, from Jun 2024 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 Karson Lu has played.
What does Karson Lu play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Karson Lu opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karson Lu answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Karson Lu play as White?
As White, Karson Lu's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karson Lu play as Black?
As Black, Karson Lu most often plays: London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Karson Lu's FIDE rating?
Karson Lu is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess, 1,813 in rapid and 1,717 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,927 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Karson Lu played?
Our database contains 38 games by Karson Lu, covering Jun 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karson Lu?
38 games by Karson 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.