Prepare against Lut Yin Luke Lau
CM · Hong Kong SAR China · World #6,834 classical · FIDE ID 6002226
When preparing against Lut Yin Luke Lau, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (37%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 501 games by Lut Yin Luke Lau, covering Apr 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lut Yin Luke Lau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lut Yin Luke Lau 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 | 2,229 | 2,243 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,189 | 2,189 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,248 | 2,248 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 501 | 207 | 93 | 201 | 41.3% |
| As White | 249 | 109 | 41 | 99 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 252 | 98 | 52 | 102 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lut Yin Luke Lau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lut Yin Luke Lau's side.
First moves as White (249 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 126 | 50.6% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 41 | 16.5% | 39.0% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 12.9% | 48.4% |
| c4 | 17 | 6.8% | 41.2% |
| b3 | 11 | 4.4% | 63.6% |
| g3 | 8 | 3.2% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Lau usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Lau usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lau usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 39.0% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Lau usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Lau usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Lau usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 46 | 37.4% | 44.6% |
| g6 | 24 | 19.5% | 64.6% |
| c5 | 16 | 13.0% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 13 | 10.6% | 65.4% |
| e6 | 9 | 7.3% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 37.2% | 44.8% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 23.1% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 12 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Lut Yin Luke Lau's chess games
All 501 games by Lut Yin Luke Lau in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 207 wins, 93 draws, 201 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 16 | 10/0/6 | 62.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 40 | 16/5/19 | 40.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/10/0 | 37.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Jules Moussard | 2,613 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | A07 |
| Oct 2025 | Mika Karttunen | 2,490 | Titled Tue | B03 |
| Feb 2025 | Cyril Ponizil | 2,445 | Titled Tue Early | A41 |
| May 2026 | Gennadi Gutman | 2,445 | 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | A01 |
| Mar 2026 | Peter T Roberson | 2,436 | British Rapidplay 2026 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 242 | 120 | 2,202 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 30 | 15 | 2,180 |
| ch-Hong Kong prel | 2016 | 19 | 13 | 1,989 |
| Online Olym Div4 A | 2021 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,126 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,307 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,262 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,275 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,237 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lut Yin Luke Lau's chess games?
501 games by Lut Yin Luke Lau, from Apr 2014 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 Lut Yin Luke Lau has played.
What does Lut Yin Luke Lau play on the first move as White?
Across 249 games with White in our database, Lut Yin Luke Lau opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lut Yin Luke Lau answers 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games).
What openings does Lut Yin Luke Lau play as White?
As White, Lut Yin Luke Lau's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 249 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lut Yin Luke Lau play as Black?
As Black, Lut Yin Luke Lau most often plays: Modern Defense (40 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Petrov's Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 252 games.
What is Lut Yin Luke Lau's FIDE rating?
Lut Yin Luke Lau is currently rated 2,229 in classical chess, 2,189 in rapid and 2,248 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Lut Yin Luke Lau played?
Our database contains 501 games by Lut Yin Luke Lau, covering Apr 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 207 wins, 93 draws, 201 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lut Yin Luke Lau?
501 games by Lut Yin Luke Lau 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.