Prepare against Lucas Qu
New Zealand · World #107,776 classical · FIDE ID 4314620
When preparing against Lucas Qu, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 68 games by Lucas Qu, covering Feb 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lucas Qu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucas Qu 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 | 1,707 | 1,707 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,676 | 1,687 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,590 | 1,590 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 21 | 8 | 39 | 30.9% |
| As White | 36 | 13 | 4 | 19 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 32 | 8 | 4 | 20 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucas Qu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucas Qu's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 94.4% | 44.1% |
| f4 | 2 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Qu usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Qu usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Qu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Qu usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 89.5% | 29.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Lucas Qu's chess games
All 68 games by Lucas Qu in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2021 - Aug 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: 21 wins, 8 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Duras Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Caolan Bolster | 1,731 | 130th ch-NZL Open B | B02 |
| Mar 2023 | Jamie Webster | 1,686 | Wellington CC Summer Cup | C64 |
| Nov 2022 | Lawrence Farrington | 1,684 | ch-Wellington CC Open | C48 |
| Apr 2023 | Joy Ulm | 1,654 | Wellington CC Summer Cup | C63 |
| Aug 2022 | Lawrence B Farrington | 1,602 | Wellington Mazur Memorial | C16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington CC Autumn Cup Open | 2023 | 12 | 4 | 1,289 |
| Wellington Open | 2023 | 12 | 5 | 1,487 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open B | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,569 |
| Wellington Mazur Memorial | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,597 |
| ch-Wellington CC Open | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,356 |
| ch-North Island | 2021 | 7 | 1 | 1,218 |
| Wellington CC Summer Cup | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,660 |
| Kapiti Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,351 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucas Qu's chess games?
68 games by Lucas Qu, from Feb 2021 to Aug 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 Qu has played.
What does Lucas Qu play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Lucas Qu opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucas Qu answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games).
What openings does Lucas Qu play as White?
As White, Lucas Qu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucas Qu play as Black?
As Black, Lucas Qu most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Lucas Qu's FIDE rating?
Lucas Qu is currently rated 1,707 in classical chess, 1,676 in rapid and 1,590 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,707 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Lucas Qu played?
Our database contains 68 games by Lucas Qu, covering Feb 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 8 draws, 39 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucas Qu?
68 games by Lucas Qu 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.