Prepare against Lukas Lihotsky
Czechia · World #10,643 classical · FIDE ID 23727004
Our database contains 103 games by Lukas Lihotsky, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 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 | 2,160 | 2,166 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,044 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,154 | 2,154 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 27 | 37 | 39 | 26.2% |
| As White | 48 | 13 | 20 | 15 | 27.1% |
| As Black | 55 | 14 | 17 | 24 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 100.0% | 47.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Lihotsky usually continues c4 (34.8% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Lihotsky usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …b6 (2% of these games) — Lihotsky usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 30 | 93.8% | 43.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Lukas Lihotsky's chess games
All 103 games by Lukas Lihotsky in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 27 wins, 37 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 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 | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Apr 2024 | Vit Bures | 2,177 | chT1E-CZE 2324 | D36 |
| Jul 2025 | Martin Kopriva | 2,177 | 36th Czech Rapid G1 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34th Pardubice Rapid Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,930 |
| 12th Prague Summer Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,173 |
| Plzen Open 11th | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,263 |
| chT1E-CZE 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,143 |
| chT1W-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 1 | 1,997 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,172 |
| 35th Pardubice Rapid Open | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 2,328 |
| 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?
103 games by Lukas Lihotsky, from Aug 2018 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 Lihotsky has played.
What does Lukas Lihotsky play on the first move as White?
Across 48 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 (71% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Lukas Lihotsky play as White?
As White, Lukas Lihotsky's most-played openings in our database are: Semi-Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 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 (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Lukas Lihotsky's FIDE rating?
Lukas Lihotsky is currently rated 2,160 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 2,154 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,166 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Lukas Lihotsky played?
Our database contains 103 games by Lukas Lihotsky, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 37 draws, 39 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukas Lihotsky?
103 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.