Prepare against Lev Lukovski
DEU · World #143,808 classical · FIDE ID 4634837
When preparing against Lev Lukovski, expect 1.d4 in 31% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 270 games by Lev Lukovski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lev Lukovski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lev Lukovski 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 | 1,610 | 2,095 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,643 | 1,935 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,761 | 1,887 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 270 | 105 | 56 | 109 | 38.9% |
| As White | 137 | 61 | 23 | 53 | 44.5% |
| As Black | 133 | 44 | 33 | 56 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lev Lukovski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lev Lukovski's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 31.4% | 58.1% |
| e4 | 28 | 20.4% | 53.6% |
| f4 | 21 | 15.3% | 35.7% |
| b4 | 18 | 13.1% | 72.2% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 9.5% | 57.7% |
| c3 | 11 | 8.0% | 31.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Lukovski usually continues Bg5 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Lukovski usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Lukovski usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Lukovski usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Lukovski usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Lukovski usually continues Qe2 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 41.9% | 65.4% |
| c6 | 18 | 29.0% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 7 | 11.3% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 11.3% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.8% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 46.8% | 27.3% |
| d6 | 9 | 19.1% | 11.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 12.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 12.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Lev Lukovski's chess games
All 270 games by Lev Lukovski 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: 105 wins, 56 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 21 | 6/3/12 | 28.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 18 | 12/2/4 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2000 | Markus Balduan | 2,351 | ch-Leverkusen Open | E90 |
| Oct 1997 | Alois Kocur | 2,260 | 2nd Leverkusen Bayer Open | A03 |
| Sep 2004 | Heinrich Fronczek | 2,251 | 16th chA-GER Seniors | A45 |
| Jan 2002 | Dieter Jentsch | 2,230 | 14th ch-GER Seniors | B12 |
| May 2003 | Hartmut Badestein | 2,194 | 15th ch-GER Seniors | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Cologne | 2006 | 21 | 6.5 | 1,982 |
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2005 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,941 |
| Leverkusen Open | 2004 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,020 |
| ch-Solingen | 2004 | 14 | 7 | 2,262 |
| 24th Wch Seniors 65 | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 1,995 |
| 9th Wch Seniors | 1999 | 11 | 6 | 2,307 |
| 16th ch-EU | 2015 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,688 |
| 15th ch-Leverkusen | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 1,980 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lev Lukovski's chess games?
270 games by Lev Lukovski, 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 Lev Lukovski has played.
What does Lev Lukovski play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Lev Lukovski opens with 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.f4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lev Lukovski answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Lev Lukovski play as White?
As White, Lev Lukovski's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Orangutan opening (18 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lev Lukovski play as Black?
As Black, Lev Lukovski most often plays: Caro-Kann (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Lev Lukovski's FIDE rating?
Lev Lukovski is currently rated 1,610 in classical chess, 1,643 in rapid and 1,761 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,095 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Lev Lukovski played?
Our database contains 270 games by Lev Lukovski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 56 draws, 109 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lev Lukovski?
270 games by Lev Lukovski 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.