Prepare against Lucas Ni
CM · Australia · World #12,000 classical · FIDE ID 3239942
When preparing against Lucas Ni, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Lucas Ni, covering Feb 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lucas Ni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucas Ni 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 | 2,142 | 2,142 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 1,924 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,887 | 1,898 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 26.7% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 14 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucas Ni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucas Ni's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.9% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Ni usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Ni usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Ni usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Lucas Ni's chess games
All 30 games by Lucas Ni in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Micah Young | 2,283 | Oceania Age Groups 2026 | Open | C02 |
| Apr 2026 | Vu Ky Anh Nguyen | 2,204 | Oceania Age Groups 2026 | Open | C77 |
| Sep 2026 | Yuan Huang | 2,079 | 2026 NSW State Championships | A07 |
| Sep 2026 | Zachary Yu | 2,026 | 2026 NSW State Championships | B52 |
| Apr 2026 | Rudra Verma | 2,016 | Oceania Age Groups 2026 | Open | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Open 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,879 |
| 2026 NSW State Championships | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,123 |
| Oceania Age Groups 2026 | Open | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,326 |
| NSW Open | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2,054 |
| Sydney NSW Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,654 |
| Sydney Chess Championship | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,747 |
| Oceania zt 3.6 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,943 |
| ch-AUS Open 2024 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,029 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucas Ni's chess games?
30 games by Lucas Ni, from Feb 2019 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 Ni has played.
What does Lucas Ni play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Lucas Ni opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucas Ni answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lucas Ni play as White?
As White, Lucas Ni's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucas Ni play as Black?
As Black, Lucas Ni most often plays: French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Lucas Ni's FIDE rating?
Lucas Ni is currently rated 2,142 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid and 1,887 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Lucas Ni played?
Our database contains 30 games by Lucas Ni, covering Feb 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucas Ni?
30 games by Lucas Ni 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.