Prepare against Lucas Mayer
DEU · World #41,017 classical · FIDE ID 34699562
When preparing against Lucas Mayer, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 34 games by Lucas Mayer, covering Jul 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lucas Mayer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucas Mayer 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 | 1,931 | 1,995 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,012 | 2,012 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 23.5% |
| As White | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 15.8% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucas Mayer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucas Mayer's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 36.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 36.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Mayer usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Mayer usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Mayer usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Mayer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Lucas Mayer's chess games
All 34 games by Lucas Mayer in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2024 - 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: 8 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Johannes Kunath | 1,585 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 2324 | E11 |
| Jun 2001 | Maria Becker | 1,141 | chT-Baden U16 | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden Open B | 2001 | 9 | 4 | – |
| chB-Schwaben | 2008 | 6 | 1 | – |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1718 | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 2,144 |
| chT-Baden U16 | 2002 | 4 | 2 | 1,141 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2000 | 3 | 1 | – |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 2324 | 2024 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,779 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 2223 | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,815 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1617 | 2017 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,006 |
Interactive opening tree from all 34 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucas Mayer's chess games?
34 games by Lucas Mayer, from Jul 2024 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 Lucas Mayer has played.
What does Lucas Mayer play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Lucas Mayer opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucas Mayer answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Lucas Mayer play as White?
As White, Lucas Mayer's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucas Mayer play as Black?
As Black, Lucas Mayer most often plays: Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Lucas Mayer's FIDE rating?
Lucas Mayer is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess, 2,012 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,995 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Lucas Mayer played?
Our database contains 34 games by Lucas Mayer, covering Jul 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucas Mayer?
34 games by Lucas Mayer 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.