Prepare against Lu-Chung Shih
TWN · World #78,944 classical · FIDE ID 16301102
When preparing against Lu-Chung Shih, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 33 games by Lu-Chung Shih, covering Nov 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lu-Chung Shih's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lu-Chung Shih 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 | 1,793 | 1,793 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,789 | 1,789 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,782 | 1,782 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 24.2% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 13.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lu-Chung Shih's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lu-Chung Shih's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Shih usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Shih usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Shih usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Lu-Chung Shih's chess games
All 33 games by Lu-Chung Shih in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 8 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Craig A Stauffer | 2,136 | Hong Kong Jolimark Open | C00 |
| Sep 2016 | Takuma Osaka | 1,888 | Wch U14 | B81 |
| Dec 2017 | Wen Hao Wei | 1,310 | Hong Kong Jolimark Open | B50 |
| Dec 2018 | Gillian Xi-Lin Mok | 1,186 | Hong Kong Jolimark Open | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Jolimark Open | 2018 | 18 | 9 | 1,742 |
| Wch U14 | 2016 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,657 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U16 3rd | 2018 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,554 |
| 3rd Annual Blue Ridge Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,751 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lu-Chung Shih's chess games?
33 games by Lu-Chung Shih, from Nov 2016 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 Lu-Chung Shih has played.
What does Lu-Chung Shih play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Lu-Chung Shih opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lu-Chung Shih answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games).
What openings does Lu-Chung Shih play as White?
As White, Lu-Chung Shih's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lu-Chung Shih play as Black?
As Black, Lu-Chung Shih most often plays: French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Lu-Chung Shih's FIDE rating?
Lu-Chung Shih is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess, 1,789 in rapid and 1,782 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,793 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Lu-Chung Shih played?
Our database contains 33 games by Lu-Chung Shih, covering Nov 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lu-Chung Shih?
33 games by Lu-Chung Shih 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.