Prepare against Lukas Strapec
Slovakia · World #51,815 classical · FIDE ID 14959712
When preparing against Lukas Strapec, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 141 games by Lukas Strapec, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lukas Strapec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukas Strapec 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 | 1,886 | 1,887 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,823 | 1,823 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,849 | 1,849 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 67 | 29 | 45 | 47.5% |
| As White | 69 | 34 | 18 | 17 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 72 | 33 | 11 | 28 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukas Strapec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukas Strapec's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 78.3% | 65.7% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 13.0% | 55.6% |
| b3 | 3 | 4.3% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 65.7% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Strapec usually continues c4 (82.4% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Strapec usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Strapec usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Strapec usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Strapec usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Strapec usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 83.7% | 54.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 10.2% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 50.0% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Lukas Strapec's chess games
All 141 games by Lukas Strapec in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 67 wins, 29 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Jeppe Hald Falkesgaard | 1,986 | Nizami Ganjavi 880 years U17 | E97 |
| Aug 2021 | Lukas Zelba | 1,982 | ch-EU Union U12 | E32 |
| Jul 2021 | Michaela Svobodova | 1,975 | Piestany Slovakia Open | D15 |
| Jan 2022 | Jan Kaniok | 1,855 | chT1E-SVK 2122 | B44 |
| Aug 2020 | Jaroslav Banoci | 1,833 | Drienica Saris Open | A87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2018 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,183 |
| ch-SVK U10 | 2020 | 18 | 15 | 1,512 |
| Nizami Ganjavi 880 years U17 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,641 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,791 |
| Drienica Saris Open | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,897 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,529 |
| ch-EU Union U12 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,779 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2021 | 9 | 7 | 1,515 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukas Strapec's chess games?
141 games by Lukas Strapec, from Aug 2017 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 Lukas Strapec has played.
What does Lukas Strapec play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Lukas Strapec opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukas Strapec answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games).
What openings does Lukas Strapec play as White?
As White, Lukas Strapec's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 88.9% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukas Strapec play as Black?
As Black, Lukas Strapec most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Lukas Strapec's FIDE rating?
Lukas Strapec is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess, 1,823 in rapid and 1,849 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,887 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Lukas Strapec played?
Our database contains 141 games by Lukas Strapec, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 29 draws, 45 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukas Strapec?
141 games by Lukas Strapec 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.