Prepare against Miaoyi Lu
IM · China · World #1,917 classical · FIDE ID 8618020
Our database contains 1,086 games by Miaoyi Lu, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Miaoyi Lu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miaoyi 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 | 2,388 | 2,452 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,328 | 2,387 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,197 | 2,284 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,086 | 420 | 276 | 390 | 38.7% |
| As White | 551 | 232 | 130 | 189 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 535 | 188 | 146 | 201 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miaoyi Lu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miaoyi Lu's side.
First moves as White (550 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 369 | 67.1% | 55.4% |
| d4 | 137 | 24.9% | 52.2% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 4.9% | 40.7% |
| c4 | 16 | 2.9% | 59.4% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Lu usually continues Nf3 (54.6% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Lu usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Lu usually continues d4 (56.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Lu usually continues c4 (53.4% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Lu usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Lu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (244 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 97 | 39.8% | 47.9% |
| e5 | 91 | 37.3% | 58.2% |
| c6 | 44 | 18.0% | 52.3% |
| e6 | 9 | 3.7% | 72.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 118 | 66.7% | 50.8% |
| d5 | 55 | 31.1% | 49.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Miaoyi Lu's chess games
All 1,086 games by Miaoyi Lu in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 420 wins, 276 draws, 390 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 34 | 16/7/11 | 47.1% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 30 | 14/6/10 | 46.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 8/7/14 | 27.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 28 | 13/10/5 | 46.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 26 | 13/1/12 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 14/6/5 | 56.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 23 | 8/5/10 | 34.8% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 38 | 20/8/10 | 52.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 32 | 10/11/11 | 31.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 30 | 6/10/14 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 26 | 7/8/11 | 26.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 22 | 5/9/8 | 22.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 11/4/2 | 64.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Frederik Svane | 2,664 | Tata Steel Challengers | C01 |
| Jan 2026 | Velimir Ivic | 2,638 | Tata Steel Challengers | B30 |
| Jun 2025 | Darmen Sadvakasov | 2,629 | FIDE World Rapid Team | B23 |
| Jan 2026 | Yifan Hou | 2,613 | TCh-CHN DivA Finals 2025 | B22 |
| Jan 2026 | Max Warmerdam | 2,576 | Tata Steel Challengers | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 34 | 17 | 2,177 |
| Tata Steel Challengers | 2026 | 26 | 9 | 2,431 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 24 | 13 | 2,427 |
| ch-CHN w | 2024 | 24 | 11.5 | 2,220 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 22 | 12 | 2,334 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,477 |
| Harbin U20 Open | 2018 | 18 | 8 | 1,746 |
| chT-CHN w | 2023 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,369 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Yiyi Xiao (13 games) · Yuxin Song (13 games) · Tianqi Yan (12 games) · Qi Guo (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miaoyi Lu's chess games?
1,086 games by Miaoyi Lu, from Dec 2015 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 Miaoyi Lu has played.
What does Miaoyi Lu play on the first move as White?
Across 550 games with White in our database, Miaoyi Lu opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miaoyi Lu answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Miaoyi Lu play as White?
As White, Miaoyi Lu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 47.1% win rate); Italian Game (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 27.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 551 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miaoyi Lu play as Black?
As Black, Miaoyi Lu most often plays: Sicilian (38 games, 52.6% win rate); Catalan (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Réti Opening (30 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 535 games.
What is Miaoyi Lu's FIDE rating?
Miaoyi Lu is currently rated 2,388 in classical chess, 2,328 in rapid and 2,197 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,452 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Miaoyi Lu played?
Our database contains 1,086 games by Miaoyi Lu, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 420 wins, 276 draws, 390 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miaoyi Lu?
1,086 games by Miaoyi 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.