Prepare against Luis Lanca
PRT · World #129,484 classical · FIDE ID 1936450
When preparing against Luis Lanca, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Luis Lanca, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luis Lanca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Lanca 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 | 1,648 | 1,692 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,690 | 1,690 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,633 | 1,636 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 12 | 2 | 19 | 36.4% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Lanca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Lanca's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Lanca usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Lanca usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Lanca usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 63.6% | 14.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Luis Lanca's chess games
All 33 games by Luis Lanca in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 12 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Orlando Ribeiro | 1,462 | ch-POR U16 | C54 |
| Jul 2016 | Ricardo Marques | 1,282 | ch-POR U14 | D07 |
| Apr 2022 | Guilherme Eufrasio Rodrigues | 1,171 | ch-POR U14/20 | A26 |
| Mar 2018 | Diogo Teixeira Pino | 1,076 | ch-POR U16 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR U14 | 2016 | 14 | 6 | 1,299 |
| ch-POR U16 | 2018 | 13 | 5 | 1,321 |
| ch-POR U14/20 | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,386 |
| 2nd Leca da Palmeira Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,696 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Lanca's chess games?
33 games by Luis Lanca, from Oct 2014 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 Luis Lanca has played.
What does Luis Lanca play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Luis Lanca opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Lanca answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Luis Lanca play as White?
As White, Luis Lanca's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Lanca play as Black?
As Black, Luis Lanca most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Luis Lanca's FIDE rating?
Luis Lanca is currently rated 1,648 in classical chess, 1,690 in rapid and 1,633 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,692 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Luis Lanca played?
Our database contains 33 games by Luis Lanca, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Lanca?
33 games by Luis Lanca 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.