Prepare against Lukas Gay
Slovakia · World #15,815 classical · FIDE ID 14966433
When preparing against Lukas Gay, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 53.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 178 games by Lukas Gay, covering Apr 2020 to Sep 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 | 2,098 | 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 | 178 | 67 | 52 | 59 | 37.6% |
| As White | 91 | 35 | 31 | 25 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 87 | 32 | 21 | 34 | 36.8% |
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 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 92.3% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.3% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.3% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Gay usually continues Nf3 (51.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Gay usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Gay usually continues d4 (33.3% 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 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 47.8% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 21 | 45.7% | 59.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.5% | 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 178 games by Lukas Gay in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2020 - Sep 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: 67 wins, 52 draws, 59 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% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
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% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 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 | Roman 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 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,915 |
| Slovakia Chess Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,024 |
| 2nd Bratislava exe Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,078 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,650 |
| Chess Slovak Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,091 |
| Skalica Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,271 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukas Gay's chess games?
178 games by Lukas Gay, from Apr 2020 to Sep 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 91 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...e5 (48% of games), 1...d5 (46% 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 (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 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 87 games.
What is Lukas Gay's FIDE rating?
Lukas Gay is currently rated 2,098 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 178 games by Lukas Gay, covering Apr 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 52 draws, 59 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukas Gay?
178 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.