Prepare against Lukas Varga
Slovakia · World #8,696 classical · FIDE ID 14945061
Our database contains 241 games by Lukas Varga, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lukas Varga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukas Varga 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 | 2,192 | 2,193 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,101 | 2,101 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,049 | 2,049 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 241 | 96 | 58 | 87 | 39.8% |
| As White | 117 | 47 | 33 | 37 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 124 | 49 | 25 | 50 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukas Varga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukas Varga's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 100 | 85.5% | 56.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 7.7% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.4% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Varga usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Varga usually continues d4 (63.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Varga usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Varga usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Varga usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Varga usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 61.9% | 55.1% |
| e6 | 10 | 15.9% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 94.6% | 45.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Lukas Varga's chess games
All 241 games by Lukas Varga in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 96 wins, 58 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D75 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A39 | English Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Simon Rybka | 2,219 | chT2D-SVK 2122 | B33 |
| Jan 2019 | Samuel Sepesi | 2,211 | chT1E-SVK 1819 | B34 |
| Jul 2017 | Vladimir Szucs | 2,171 | ch-SVK Amateurs | A39 |
| Sep 2020 | Alena Mrvova | 2,168 | chT-SVK 1920 | B92 |
| Jul 2017 | Juraj Sosovicka | 2,133 | ch-SVK Amateurs | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U14 | 2016 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,589 |
| ch-SVK U18/20 | 2021 | 18 | 11 | 2,138 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2018 | 18 | 10 | 1,926 |
| chT-SVK 1E 2223 | 2024 | 15 | 9 | 2,134 |
| chT2D-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 3 | 1,919 |
| chT2D-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 5 | 2,010 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,008 |
| ch-SVK U20 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,057 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukas Varga's chess games?
241 games by Lukas Varga, from Aug 2014 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 Varga has played.
What does Lukas Varga play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Lukas Varga opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukas Varga answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Lukas Varga play as White?
As White, Lukas Varga's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukas Varga play as Black?
As Black, Lukas Varga most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Lukas Varga's FIDE rating?
Lukas Varga is currently rated 2,192 in classical chess, 2,101 in rapid and 2,049 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,193 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Lukas Varga played?
Our database contains 241 games by Lukas Varga, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 58 draws, 87 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukas Varga?
241 games by Lukas Varga 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.