Prepare against Lukas W LeBakken
CM · United States · World #35,035 classical · FIDE ID 39944379
Our database contains 171 games by Lukas W LeBakken, covering May 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lukas W LeBakken's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukas W LeBakken 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 | 1,959 | 2,065 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,050 | 2,050 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,948 | 1,948 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 68 | 20 | 83 | 39.8% |
| As White | 80 | 37 | 9 | 34 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 91 | 31 | 11 | 49 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukas W LeBakken's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukas W LeBakken's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 76.3% | 50.8% |
| e4 | 17 | 21.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — LeBakken usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — LeBakken usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — LeBakken usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — LeBakken usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — LeBakken usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — LeBakken usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 69.0% | 44.8% |
| e5 | 11 | 26.2% | 40.9% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 81.8% | 37.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 18.2% | 16.7% |
Lukas W LeBakken's chess games
All 171 games by Lukas W LeBakken in the Chess.ceo database (May 2024 - 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: 68 wins, 20 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 34 | 17/3/14 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Reversed Chigorin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 29 | 12/2/15 | 41.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 7/0/11 | 38.9% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Varuzhan Akobian | 2,549 | Titled Tue | D80 |
| Jan 2026 | Edgar Mamedov | 2,478 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Mar 2026 | Leandro Krysa | 2,446 | Titled Tue | B03 |
| Mar 2026 | Matvey Galchenko | 2,435 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Mar 2026 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,418 | Titled Tue | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 143 | 67.5 | 2,211 |
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,992 |
| 3rd Skyline Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,741 |
| 3rd President's Day Open | 2026 | 6 | 1 | 1,810 |
| Carolinas Classic 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,282 |
| North American Youth | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,712 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukas W LeBakken's chess games?
171 games by Lukas W LeBakken, from May 2024 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 W LeBakken has played.
What does Lukas W LeBakken play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Lukas W LeBakken opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukas W LeBakken answers 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Lukas W LeBakken play as White?
As White, Lukas W LeBakken's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (34 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukas W LeBakken play as Black?
As Black, Lukas W LeBakken most often plays: Alekhine Defense (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Lukas W LeBakken's FIDE rating?
Lukas W LeBakken is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 2,050 in rapid and 1,948 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,065 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Lukas W LeBakken played?
Our database contains 171 games by Lukas W LeBakken, covering May 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 20 draws, 83 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukas W LeBakken?
171 games by Lukas W LeBakken 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.