Prepare against Luis Chan
FM · Australia · World #3,792 classical · FIDE ID 3216357
Our database contains 354 games by Luis Chan, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luis Chan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Chan 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 | 2,309 | 2,309 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,149 | 2,149 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,190 | 2,190 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 354 | 160 | 63 | 131 | 45.2% |
| As White | 179 | 87 | 35 | 57 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 175 | 73 | 28 | 74 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Chan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Chan's side.
First moves as White (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 87 | 48.6% | 62.6% |
| d4 | 70 | 39.1% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 18 | 10.1% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 49% of White games, 62.6% score
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Chan usually continues Bb2 (58.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Chan usually continues Bb2 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Chan usually continues Bb2 (84.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Chan usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Chan usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Chan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 33 | 41.3% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 15 | 18.8% | 56.7% |
| c6 | 14 | 17.5% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 12 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 26 | 51.0% | 55.8% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 31.4% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 15.7% | 56.3% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Luis Chan's chess games
All 354 games by Luis Chan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 160 wins, 63 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 87 | 51/7/29 | 58.6% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| A11 | English Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Early | A06 |
| Sep 2022 | Srinath Narayanan | 2,559 | Titled Tue Early | A48 |
| Jan 2024 | Lennis Martinez Ramirez | 2,448 | Titled Tue Late | A49 |
| Apr 2026 | Quoc Hy Nguyen | 2,420 | Melbourne Int Open 2026 | D31 |
| Apr 2026 | Oleg Yaksin | 2,411 | Titled Tuesday | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 150 | 78.5 | 2,273 |
| Adelaide Lidums IM | 2018 | 18 | 10 | 2,310 |
| Australasian Masters IM | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,359 |
| 2026 Melbourne International Open | Rapid | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,129 |
| Oceania zt 3.6 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,203 |
| Hong Kong Jolimark Open | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,011 |
| ch-OCE U20 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,198 |
| Melbourne Australasian IM | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,169 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Chan's chess games?
354 games by Luis Chan, from Jul 2012 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 Luis Chan has played.
What does Luis Chan play on the first move as White?
Across 179 games with White in our database, Luis Chan opens with 1.b3 (49% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Chan answers 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Luis Chan play as White?
As White, Luis Chan's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (87 games, 58.6% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 179 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Chan play as Black?
As Black, Luis Chan most often plays: Indian Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (18 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 175 games.
What is Luis Chan's FIDE rating?
Luis Chan is currently rated 2,309 in classical chess, 2,149 in rapid and 2,190 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,309 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Luis Chan played?
Our database contains 354 games by Luis Chan, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 160 wins, 63 draws, 131 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Chan?
354 games by Luis Chan 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.