Prepare against Lukas Gay
Slovakia · World #12,891 classical · FIDE ID 14966433
Our database contains 169 games by Lukas Gay, covering Apr 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lukas Gay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukas Gay 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 | 2,130 | 2,161 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,029 | 2,134 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,895 | 1,981 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 66 | 46 | 57 | 39.1% |
| As White | 87 | 35 | 27 | 25 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 82 | 31 | 19 | 32 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukas Gay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukas Gay's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 92.0% | 57.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.4% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.4% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Gay usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Gay usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Gay usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Gay usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Gay usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 51.2% | 59.5% |
| e5 | 17 | 41.5% | 47.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 59.1% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 9 | 40.9% | 16.7% |
Lukas Gay's chess games
All 169 games by Lukas Gay in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2020 - 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: 66 wins, 46 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Marek Fizer | 2,262 | Skalica Open | B30 |
| Sep 2024 | Dominik Petrek | 2,254 | 2nd Bratislava exe Open | B15 |
| Apr 2025 | R Hros | 2,239 | ECo-C TCh-SVK 2024-25 | B44 |
| Aug 2024 | Harry Z Zheng | 2,211 | Skalica Open | C70 |
| Aug 2024 | Michael Miazhynski | 2,178 | Skalica Open | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U14 | 2023 | 18 | 10 | 1,587 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2021 | 17 | 9 | 1,252 |
| 2nd Bratislava exe Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,078 |
| Slovakia Chess Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,024 |
| Skalica Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,271 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,650 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,915 |
| Slovakia Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,112 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukas Gay's chess games?
169 games by Lukas Gay, from Apr 2020 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 Lukas Gay has played.
What does Lukas Gay play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Lukas Gay opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukas Gay answers 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games).
What openings does Lukas Gay play as White?
As White, Lukas Gay's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukas Gay play as Black?
As Black, Lukas Gay most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Lukas Gay's FIDE rating?
Lukas Gay is currently rated 2,130 in classical chess, 2,029 in rapid and 1,895 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Lukas Gay played?
Our database contains 169 games by Lukas Gay, covering Apr 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 46 draws, 57 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukas Gay?
169 games by Lukas Gay 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.