Prepare against Lukas Lihotsky
Czechia · World #13,219 classical · FIDE ID 23727004
When preparing against Lukas Lihotsky, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 117 games by Lukas Lihotsky, covering Aug 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lukas Lihotsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukas Lihotsky 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 | 2,127 | 2,166 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,044 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,143 | 2,154 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 31.6% |
| As White | 55 | 18 | 21 | 16 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 62 | 19 | 18 | 25 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukas Lihotsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukas Lihotsky's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 100.0% | 51.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Lihotsky usually continues c4 (43.1% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Lihotsky usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …b6 (2% of these games) — Lihotsky usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 34 | 94.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Lukas Lihotsky's chess games
All 117 games by Lukas Lihotsky in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 37 wins, 39 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Petr Virostko | 2,323 | Czech Team Chess Championship | Blitz | B12 |
| Mar 2023 | Daniel Sorm | 2,322 | Plzen Open 11th | B12 |
| Mar 2023 | Maciej Wojtczak | 2,242 | Plzen Open 11th | E91 |
| Jul 2024 | Rudolf Jun | 2,209 | 35th Pardubice Rapid Open | B00 |
| Sep 2026 | Josef Varejcko | 2,186 | Czech Team Chess Championship | Blitz | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Team Chess Championship | Blitz | 2026 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,319 |
| 12th Prague Summer Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,173 |
| 34th Pardubice Rapid Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,930 |
| chT1E-CZE 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,143 |
| Plzen Open 11th | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,263 |
| chT1W-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 1 | 1,997 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,172 |
| chT2D-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukas Lihotsky's chess games?
117 games by Lukas Lihotsky, from Aug 2018 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 Lihotsky has played.
What does Lukas Lihotsky play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Lukas Lihotsky opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukas Lihotsky answers 1...c6 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Lukas Lihotsky play as White?
As White, Lukas Lihotsky's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukas Lihotsky play as Black?
As Black, Lukas Lihotsky most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Lukas Lihotsky's FIDE rating?
Lukas Lihotsky is currently rated 2,127 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 2,143 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,166 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Lukas Lihotsky played?
Our database contains 117 games by Lukas Lihotsky, covering Aug 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 39 draws, 41 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukas Lihotsky?
117 games by Lukas Lihotsky 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.