Prepare against Lucas Van Foreest
GM · NLD · World #282 classical · FIDE ID 1039792
When preparing against Lucas Van Foreest, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as Black, 18.3% over 60 games.
Our database contains 1,635 games by Lucas Van Foreest, covering Sep 2010 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Lucas Van Foreest's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucas Van Foreest 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 | 2,554 | 2,589 | Sep 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,463 | 2,484 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,557 | 2,564 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,635 | 700 | 522 | 413 | 42.8% |
| As White | 809 | 389 | 250 | 170 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 826 | 311 | 272 | 243 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucas Van Foreest's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucas Van Foreest's side.
First moves as White (808 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 442 | 54.7% | 64.4% |
| d4 | 248 | 30.7% | 61.7% |
| Nf3 | 52 | 6.4% | 68.3% |
| c4 | 43 | 5.3% | 65.1% |
| b3 | 6 | 0.7% | 58.3% |
| g4 | 5 | 0.6% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 64.4% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Foreest usually continues Nf3 (59.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Foreest usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Foreest usually continues d4 (72.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 61.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Foreest usually continues c4 (60.4% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Foreest usually continues c4 (64.5% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Foreest usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (379 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 280 | 73.9% | 53.4% |
| c5 | 48 | 12.7% | 59.4% |
| b5 | 12 | 3.2% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 9 | 2.4% | 77.8% |
| e6 | 9 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (274 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 174 | 63.5% | 48.9% |
| d5 | 66 | 24.1% | 52.3% |
| g6 | 13 | 4.7% | 80.8% |
| g5 | 12 | 4.4% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
Lucas Van Foreest's chess games
All 1,635 games by Lucas Van Foreest in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 700 wins, 522 draws, 413 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian | 63 | 32/17/14 | 50.8% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 42 | 18/11/13 | 42.9% |
| E06 | Catalan | 39 | 15/22/2 | 38.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 35 | 15/11/9 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 31 | 15/11/5 | 48.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 22/3/2 | 81.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 26 | 11/9/6 | 42.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 23 | 15/6/2 | 65.2% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 22 | 11/7/4 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 21 | 4/13/4 | 19.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 60 | 11/25/24 | 18.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 52 | 21/18/13 | 40.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 42 | 12/17/13 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 38 | 20/10/8 | 52.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 35 | 14/11/10 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 34 | 15/11/8 | 44.1% |
| A10 | English Opening | 29 | 16/8/5 | 55.2% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 27 | 10/7/10 | 37.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25 | 11/10/4 | 44.0% |
| D02 | London System | 24 | 9/9/6 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,745 | Titled Tue | A06 |
| Dec 2023 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Wch Blitz | B31 |
| Oct 2016 | Hao Wang | 2,701 | Douglas IoM Open | A18 |
| Dec 2022 | Vincent Keymer | 2,696 | Titled Tue Late | B10 |
| Jun 2024 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 2,695 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 95 | 57.5 | 2,476 |
| Dieren Open | 2019 | 54 | 34 | 2,392 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 42 | 20 | 2,480 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2013 | 36 | 23 | 1,768 |
| Kragero Open | 2024 | 27 | 19 | 2,539 |
| Bruges Masters Open | 2018 | 27 | 21 | 2,451 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 26 | 11 | 2,417 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2019 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,493 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sipke Ernst (18 games) · Robby Kevlishvili (17 games) · Romain Edouard (15 games) · Thomas Beerdsen (13 games) · Jorden Van Foreest (10 games) · Liam Vrolijk (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucas Van Foreest's chess games?
1,635 games by Lucas Van Foreest, from Sep 2010 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 Van Foreest has played.
What does Lucas Van Foreest play on the first move as White?
Across 808 games with White in our database, Lucas Van Foreest opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucas Van Foreest answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...b5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Lucas Van Foreest play as White?
As White, Lucas Van Foreest's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (63 games, 50.8% win rate); Slav Defense (42 games, 42.9% win rate); Catalan (39 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 809 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucas Van Foreest play as Black?
As Black, Lucas Van Foreest most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (60 games, 18.3% win rate); Indian Defense (52 games, 40.4% win rate); Catalan (42 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 826 games.
What is Lucas Van Foreest's FIDE rating?
Lucas Van Foreest is currently rated 2,554 in classical chess, 2,463 in rapid and 2,557 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,589 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Lucas Van Foreest played?
Our database contains 1,635 games by Lucas Van Foreest, covering Sep 2010 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 700 wins, 522 draws, 413 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucas Van Foreest?
1,635 games by Lucas Van Foreest 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.