Prepare against Lucas Lu
United States · World #16,174 classical · FIDE ID 39942120
When preparing against Lucas Lu, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Lucas Lu, covering Apr 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Lucas Lu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucas 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 | 2,094 | 2,094 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 1,972 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,064 | 2,078 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 22.9% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucas Lu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucas Lu's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 80.0% | 45.8% |
| e4 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 45.8% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Lu usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Lu usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Lu usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Lu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Lucas Lu's chess games
All 35 games by Lucas Lu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2024 - Oct 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, 12 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| ? | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Jacob Furfine | 2,334 | 2026 Marshall Chess Club Rapid & Blitz Championship | Rapid | D00 |
| Aug 2026 | Aditeya Das | 2,233 | Marshall Masters 2026 | August | B32 |
| Apr 2026 | Sasha Milo Schaefer | 2,097 | 2026 Marshall Premier FIDE | April | B28 |
| Feb 2026 | Misha Raitzin | 1,842 | Marshall Morning Masters 2.7.26 | D01 |
| Oct 2026 | Adrian Harrison Sommerstein | 1,829 | 2026 Marshall Chess Club Rapid & Blitz Championship | Rapid | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Marshall Chess Club Rapid & Blitz Championship | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,179 |
| 2026 Marshall Chess Club Rapid & Blitz Championship | Blitz | 2026 | 6 | 1 | 1,811 |
| 2026 Marshall Premier FIDE | April | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,121 |
| Marshall Morning Masters 2.7.26 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,806 |
| Marshall Masters 2026 | February | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,023 |
| 2026 Marshall Premier FIDE | May | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,898 |
| 58th annual New York State Scholastic Championships (2026) | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,972 |
| Marshall Chess Club Junior Championship | Under 20 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,767 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucas Lu's chess games?
35 games by Lucas Lu, from Apr 2024 to Oct 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 Lu has played.
What does Lucas Lu play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Lucas Lu opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucas Lu answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lucas Lu play as White?
As White, Lucas Lu's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucas Lu play as Black?
As Black, Lucas Lu most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Lucas Lu's FIDE rating?
Lucas Lu is currently rated 2,094 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid and 2,064 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,094 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Lucas Lu played?
Our database contains 35 games by Lucas Lu, covering Apr 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucas Lu?
35 games by Lucas 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.