Prepare against Lucas Foerster-Yialamas
CM · DEU · World #10,642 classical · FIDE ID 30901774
When preparing against Lucas Foerster-Yialamas, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 557 games by Lucas Foerster-Yialamas, covering Oct 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lucas Foerster-Yialamas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucas Foerster-Yialamas 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 | 2,161 | 2,205 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,067 | 2,067 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,142 | 2,217 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 557 | 201 | 91 | 265 | 36.1% |
| As White | 279 | 112 | 43 | 124 | 40.1% |
| As Black | 278 | 89 | 48 | 141 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucas Foerster-Yialamas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucas Foerster-Yialamas's side.
First moves as White (279 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 251 | 90.0% | 48.2% |
| c4 | 12 | 4.3% | 45.8% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.8% | 20.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| g4 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Foerster-Yialamas usually continues Nf3 (53.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Foerster-Yialamas usually continues Nf3 (42.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Foerster-Yialamas usually continues d4 (46.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Foerster-Yialamas usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Foerster-Yialamas usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Foerster-Yialamas usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 84 | 66.1% | 48.2% |
| e5 | 28 | 22.0% | 21.4% |
| c6 | 8 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 5.5% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 77 | 78.6% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 17 | 17.3% | 55.9% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Lucas Foerster-Yialamas's chess games
All 557 games by Lucas Foerster-Yialamas in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 201 wins, 91 draws, 265 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 43 | 18/7/18 | 41.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 9/4/12 | 36.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 23 | 7/5/11 | 30.4% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 40 | 11/9/20 | 27.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 31 | 11/4/16 | 35.5% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 19 | 5/4/10 | 26.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 1/1/10 | 8.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Andrew Tang | 2,538 | 1st New World Chess Int | B00 |
| Dec 2023 | Igor Samunenkov | 2,530 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Mar 2023 | Pablo Zarnicki | 2,514 | Titled Tue Early | C42 |
| Sep 2022 | Guillaume Lamard | 2,498 | Titled Tue Late | A09 |
| Feb 2023 | Yair Parkhov | 2,483 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 245 | 95.5 | 2,173 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2019 | 20 | 14.5 | 1,946 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2023 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,167 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2021 | 16 | 10.5 | 1,994 |
| 1st New World Chess Int | 2020 | 14 | 6 | 2,245 |
| Wch U08 | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 1,555 |
| 56th Biel HTO | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 2,186 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,771 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucas Foerster-Yialamas's chess games?
557 games by Lucas Foerster-Yialamas, from Oct 2014 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 Lucas Foerster-Yialamas has played.
What does Lucas Foerster-Yialamas play on the first move as White?
Across 279 games with White in our database, Lucas Foerster-Yialamas opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucas Foerster-Yialamas answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Lucas Foerster-Yialamas play as White?
As White, Lucas Foerster-Yialamas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 41.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (23 games, 30.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 279 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucas Foerster-Yialamas play as Black?
As Black, Lucas Foerster-Yialamas most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (40 games, 27.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 278 games.
What is Lucas Foerster-Yialamas's FIDE rating?
Lucas Foerster-Yialamas is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess, 2,067 in rapid and 2,142 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Lucas Foerster-Yialamas played?
Our database contains 557 games by Lucas Foerster-Yialamas, covering Oct 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 201 wins, 91 draws, 265 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucas Foerster-Yialamas?
557 games by Lucas Foerster-Yialamas 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.