Prepare against Lucy Gao
WFM · Canada · World #33,771 classical · FIDE ID 2629640
Our database contains 82 games by Lucy Gao, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lucy Gao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucy Gao 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 | 1,965 | 1,966 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,763 | 1,763 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,796 | 1,808 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 35.4% |
| As White | 41 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 41 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucy Gao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucy Gao's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 100.0% | 56.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.1% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Gao usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Gao usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Gao usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 61.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Lucy Gao's chess games
All 82 games by Lucy Gao in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 29 wins, 25 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Hanxi (Hancy) Jiang | 1,771 | Canadian Women Zonal 2024 | B11 |
| Jul 2023 | Zeming Yin | 1,748 | Canadian Open | B22 |
| Aug 2018 | Jonathan Zhao | 1,742 | ch-CAN U20 U1800 | A46 |
| Jan 2018 | Alexander Stopic | 1,686 | ch-Ontario U20 U1800 | C54 |
| Mar 2024 | Veronica Hitchlock | 1,680 | Canadian zt w | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,733 |
| Kingston Canada zt w | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,704 |
| 12th ch-Pan American School U15 Girls | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,597 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,534 |
| Canadian zt w | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,883 |
| ch-CAN U20 U1800 | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,408 |
| Wch U08 Girls | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,384 |
| ch-CAN U08 Girls | 2017 | 7 | 6.5 | 1,085 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucy Gao's chess games?
82 games by Lucy Gao, from Oct 2017 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 Lucy Gao has played.
What does Lucy Gao play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Lucy Gao opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucy Gao answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lucy Gao play as White?
As White, Lucy Gao's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucy Gao play as Black?
As Black, Lucy Gao most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Lucy Gao's FIDE rating?
Lucy Gao is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess, 1,763 in rapid and 1,796 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,966 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Lucy Gao played?
Our database contains 82 games by Lucy Gao, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 25 draws, 28 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucy Gao?
82 games by Lucy Gao 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.