Prepare against Lucas Zhang
New Zealand · World #64,483 classical · FIDE ID 4320409
When preparing against Lucas Zhang, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%).
Our database contains 62 games by Lucas Zhang, covering May 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Lucas Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucas Zhang 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 | 1,828 | 1,840 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,938 | 1,941 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,832 | 1,832 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 29 | 7 | 26 | 46.8% |
| As White | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 53.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 296 rated games against 187 different opponents, across 56 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 74 | 34 | 22 | 18 | 45.9% | 1,685 | 1,718 | 13 |
| Rapid | 176 | 93 | 24 | 59 | 52.8% | 1,643 | 1,669 | 9 |
| Blitz | 36 | 19 | 5 | 12 | 52.8% | 1,686 | 1,724 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 100 | 27 | 28 | 45 | 27.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 101 | 63 | 20 | 18 | 62.4% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
6 tournament wins from 56 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 103 | 50 | 26 | 27 | 1,723 | 1,790 |
| 2025 | 134 | 73 | 21 | 40 | 1,645 | 1,673 |
| 2024 | 42 | 22 | 5 | 15 | 1,533 | 1,485 |
| 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1,302 | 902 |
| 2022 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | – | – |
Where Lucas Zhang has played
New Zealand (55) · Australia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucas Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucas Zhang's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 96.7% | 53.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Zhang usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 93.3% | 35.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Lucas Zhang's chess games
All 62 games by Lucas Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (May 2024 - 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: 29 wins, 7 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | King's Pawn Game: Alapin Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Yanbo Jin | 2,136 | Auckland Rapid 28 June 2026 | E06 |
| Aug 2026 | Bruce Wheeler | 2,110 | Auckland Double Weekends 2026 | August | D35 |
| Mar 2026 | Justin Zhide Wang | 2,079 | NSCC 2026 | Summer Cup | D00 |
| Jan 2026 | Ruijia Zhang | 2,052 | ACC Chess Festival 2026 | Classic | B00 |
| Feb 2026 | Juan Nicolas Moreno Marino | 1,938 | Auckland Weekenders 2026 | Waitangi | E07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland Rapid 19 September 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,866 |
| Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,871 |
| Auckland Double Weekends 2026 | August | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,049 |
| Auckland Double Weekends 2026 | September | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,986 |
| Auckland Weekenders 2026 | Anzac | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,905 |
| NSCC 2026 | Summer Cup | 2026 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,077 |
| Auckland Weekenders 2026 | Anniversary | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,717 |
| NSCC 2026 | Autumn Tournament | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,725 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucas Zhang's chess games?
62 games by Lucas Zhang, from May 2024 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 Zhang has played.
What does Lucas Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Lucas Zhang opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucas Zhang answers 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Lucas Zhang play as White?
As White, Lucas Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucas Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Lucas Zhang most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Lucas Zhang's FIDE rating?
Lucas Zhang is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess, 1,938 in rapid and 1,832 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,840 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Lucas Zhang played?
Our database contains 62 games by Lucas Zhang, covering May 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 7 draws, 26 losses (46.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucas Zhang?
62 games by Lucas Zhang 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.