Prepare against Lillian Lu
WIM · Australia · World #28,145 classical · FIDE ID 3219208
Our database contains 81 games by Lillian Lu, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lillian Lu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lillian 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 | 1,997 | 2,002 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,760 | 1,760 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,771 | 1,771 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 29 | 15 | 37 | 35.8% |
| As White | 39 | 19 | 6 | 14 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 42 | 10 | 9 | 23 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lillian Lu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lillian Lu's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 97.4% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Lu usually continues c3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Lu usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Lu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Lu usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 76.2% | 28.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
Lillian Lu's chess games
All 81 games by Lillian Lu in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 29 wins, 15 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Jackie Li | 2,077 | Gold Coast Open | D11 |
| Jun 2026 | Changhao Yu | 2,000 | 2026 New South Wales Open | A01 |
| Jan 2017 | Sean Watharow | 1,949 | 124th ch-NZL Open | B24 |
| Dec 2019 | Sankeertan Badrinarayan | 1,900 | Adelaide Lidums Open | B06 |
| Jul 2015 | Vivian J Smith | 1,771 | Oceania zt w | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS U18 Girls | 2020 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,619 |
| Adelaide Lidums YM | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,626 |
| 124th ch-NZL Open | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,905 |
| Oceania zt w | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,765 |
| Oceania zt 3.6 | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1,653 |
| Adelaide Lidums Open | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,784 |
| ch-AUS U14 Girls | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,533 |
| Wch FIDE Online U18 Girls Asia Qualifier | 2020 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,613 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lillian Lu's chess games?
81 games by Lillian Lu, from Jun 2013 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 Lillian Lu has played.
What does Lillian Lu play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Lillian Lu opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lillian Lu answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Lillian Lu play as White?
As White, Lillian Lu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lillian Lu play as Black?
As Black, Lillian Lu most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Lillian Lu's FIDE rating?
Lillian Lu is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess, 1,760 in rapid and 1,771 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,002 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Lillian Lu played?
Our database contains 81 games by Lillian Lu, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 15 draws, 37 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lillian Lu?
81 games by Lillian 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.