Prepare against Michael Lucas
DEU · World #29,441 classical · FIDE ID 4682963
Our database contains 175 games by Michael Lucas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Lucas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Lucas 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 | 1,989 | 2,130 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,002 | 2,027 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 59 | 51 | 65 | 33.7% |
| As White | 84 | 34 | 21 | 29 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 91 | 25 | 30 | 36 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Lucas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Lucas's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 76 | 90.5% | 52.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.8% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lucas usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Lucas usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Lucas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lucas usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Lucas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Lucas usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 97.3% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 88.5% | 28.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
Michael Lucas's chess games
All 175 games by Michael Lucas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 59 wins, 51 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A04 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E63 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Bjoern Bente | 2,259 | Hamburg Junge Open | E94 |
| Oct 2005 | Wim Koster | 2,243 | Hamburg Junge Open | B21 |
| Jan 2000 | Marco Frohberg | 2,242 | 55th Schleswig Holstein-chB | A48 |
| Jan 2001 | Manfred Homuth | 2,221 | ch-Schleswig Holstein M 56th | E95 |
| Oct 2005 | Michael Neumann | 2,204 | Hamburg Junge Open | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GER Cup Net Final-B U2000 | 2020 | 13 | 8 | 1,942 |
| Bargteheide Open | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 2,308 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,045 |
| 55th Schleswig Holstein-chB | 2000 | 9 | 7 | 2,390 |
| Regionalliga NordN | 1990 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,097 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,853 |
| chF-Schleswig Holstein 44th | 1989 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,243 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Lucas's chess games?
175 games by Michael Lucas, from Apr 2003 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 Michael Lucas has played.
What does Michael Lucas play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Michael Lucas opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Lucas answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Michael Lucas play as White?
As White, Michael Lucas's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Lucas play as Black?
As Black, Michael Lucas most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Michael Lucas's FIDE rating?
Michael Lucas is currently rated 1,989 in classical chess, 2,002 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Michael Lucas played?
Our database contains 175 games by Michael Lucas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 51 draws, 65 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Lucas?
175 games by Michael Lucas 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.