Prepare against Maximillian Lu
IM · United States · World #903 classical · FIDE ID 2096242
When preparing against Maximillian Lu, expect 1.d4 in 34% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 545 games by Maximillian Lu, covering Sep 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maximillian Lu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maximillian Lu 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 | 2,461 | 2,466 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,263 | 2,331 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,308 | 2,370 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 545 | 230 | 169 | 146 | 42.2% |
| As White | 275 | 121 | 87 | 67 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 270 | 109 | 82 | 79 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maximillian Lu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maximillian Lu's side.
First moves as White (275 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 93 | 33.8% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 64 | 23.3% | 57.8% |
| c4 | 55 | 20.0% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 38 | 13.8% | 67.1% |
| b3 | 8 | 2.9% | 56.3% |
| Nh3 | 5 | 1.8% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Lu usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Lu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Lu usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 57.8% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lu usually continues g3 (65.9% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Lu usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Lu usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 104 | 76.5% | 58.2% |
| c6 | 11 | 8.1% | 31.8% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 77 | 83.7% | 55.2% |
| d5 | 7 | 7.6% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Maximillian Lu's chess games
All 545 games by Maximillian Lu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 230 wins, 169 draws, 146 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 35 | 13/13/9 | 37.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 13/9/3 | 52.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 7/9/7 | 30.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 53 | 21/19/13 | 39.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 28 | 8/10/10 | 28.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 5/9/4 | 27.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E10 | Catalan | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,643 | 48th World Open | D80 |
| Nov 2025 | Tuan Minh Le | 2,598 | US Chess Masters 2025 | E06 |
| Feb 2026 | Gleb Dudin | 2,596 | Saint Louis Masters 2026 | A20 |
| Aug 2020 | Aleksander Mista | 2,574 | 48th World Open | D79 |
| Jan 2026 | Titas Stremavicius | 2,552 | NY Marshall Winter GM A | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2022 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,258 |
| ch-Pan American U16 | 2019 | 16 | 13 | 2,186 |
| 19th American Continental | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,400 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,353 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 8 | 2,424 |
| Wch U08 | 2013 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,848 |
| Wch U10 | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,843 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | 2026 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,429 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maximillian Lu's chess games?
545 games by Maximillian Lu, from Sep 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 Maximillian Lu has played.
What does Maximillian Lu play on the first move as White?
Across 275 games with White in our database, Maximillian Lu opens with 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maximillian Lu answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Maximillian Lu play as White?
As White, Maximillian Lu's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (35 games, 37.1% win rate); Réti Opening (25 games, 52.0% win rate); English Opening (23 games, 30.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 275 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maximillian Lu play as Black?
As Black, Maximillian Lu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (53 games, 39.6% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 270 games.
What is Maximillian Lu's FIDE rating?
Maximillian Lu is currently rated 2,461 in classical chess, 2,263 in rapid and 2,308 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,466 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Maximillian Lu played?
Our database contains 545 games by Maximillian Lu, covering Sep 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 230 wins, 169 draws, 146 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maximillian Lu?
545 games by Maximillian Lu 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.