Prepare against Lucas Ranaldi
FM · Norway · World #3,141 classical · FIDE ID 1519484
Our database contains 744 games by Lucas Ranaldi, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lucas Ranaldi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucas Ranaldi 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 | 2,332 | 2,369 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,269 | 2,269 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,282 | 2,289 | Oct 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 744 | 301 | 183 | 260 | 40.5% |
| As White | 361 | 160 | 96 | 105 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 383 | 141 | 87 | 155 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucas Ranaldi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucas Ranaldi's side.
First moves as White (361 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 151 | 41.8% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 106 | 29.4% | 51.4% |
| d4 | 95 | 26.3% | 66.8% |
| e4 | 8 | 2.2% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Ranaldi usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Ranaldi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Ranaldi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Ranaldi usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Ranaldi usually continues g3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Ranaldi usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 130 | 67.0% | 51.2% |
| c5 | 48 | 24.7% | 64.6% |
| e5 | 12 | 6.2% | 29.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 119 | 95.2% | 43.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.2% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Lucas Ranaldi's chess games
All 744 games by Lucas Ranaldi in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 301 wins, 183 draws, 260 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 69 | 32/12/25 | 46.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 13/6/6 | 52.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 24 | 11/9/4 | 45.8% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 22 | 10/7/5 | 45.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 42 | 13/10/19 | 31.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 38 | 14/9/15 | 36.8% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 27 | 12/5/10 | 44.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 24 | 9/4/11 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 23 | 5/7/11 | 21.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 8/3/11 | 36.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Nikita Vitiugov | 2,678 | Titled Tue Early | A15 |
| Jan 2024 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,643 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Dec 2024 | Jonas Buhl Bjerre | 2,642 | Titled Tue Late | B13 |
| Feb 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | 2,601 | Titled Tue Early | A15 |
| Mar 2024 | Leon Livaic | 2,558 | Titled Tue Early | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 235 | 121 | 2,337 |
| ch-NOR U20 | 2017 | 24 | 15.5 | 2,149 |
| Wch U18 | 2018 | 22 | 11 | 2,100 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,279 |
| Fagernes Open | 2020 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,282 |
| Oslo Open | 2018 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,149 |
| ch-NOR | 2021 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,356 |
| Kragero Open | 2020 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,391 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tor Fredrik Kaasen (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucas Ranaldi's chess games?
744 games by Lucas Ranaldi, from Sep 2013 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 Ranaldi has played.
What does Lucas Ranaldi play on the first move as White?
Across 361 games with White in our database, Lucas Ranaldi opens with 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucas Ranaldi answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Lucas Ranaldi play as White?
As White, Lucas Ranaldi's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (69 games, 46.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 361 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucas Ranaldi play as Black?
As Black, Lucas Ranaldi most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (42 games, 31.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (38 games, 36.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (27 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 383 games.
What is Lucas Ranaldi's FIDE rating?
Lucas Ranaldi is currently rated 2,332 in classical chess, 2,269 in rapid and 2,282 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,369 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Lucas Ranaldi played?
Our database contains 744 games by Lucas Ranaldi, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 301 wins, 183 draws, 260 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucas Ranaldi?
744 games by Lucas Ranaldi 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.