Prepare against Ming Lu
IM · United States · World #6,547 classical · FIDE ID 30930880
Our database contains 248 games by Ming Lu, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ming Lu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ming 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 | 2,234 | 2,387 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,208 | 2,208 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 248 | 102 | 53 | 93 | 41.1% |
| As White | 127 | 58 | 29 | 40 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 121 | 44 | 24 | 53 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ming Lu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ming Lu's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 97 | 76.4% | 58.8% |
| d4 | 18 | 14.2% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 12 | 9.4% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 76% of White games, 58.8% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Lu usually continues Nc3 (48.3% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Lu usually continues Nc3 (65.6% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Lu usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Lu usually continues Bg5 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Lu usually continues Bf4 (30.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Lu usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 41 | 75.9% | 46.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 11.1% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 39 | 92.9% | 43.6% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
Ming Lu's chess games
All 248 games by Ming Lu in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 102 wins, 53 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 31 | 11/7/13 | 35.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| E71 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 26 | 10/6/10 | 38.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 4/3/11 | 22.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,654 | 11th PNWCC Online blitz JP | A13 |
| May 2022 | Vladimir Belous | 2,525 | Redmond | D10 |
| Apr 2022 | Gabor Nagy | 2,518 | San Jose Mission 360-B | A35 |
| Aug 2025 | Renjie Huang | 2,478 | Belt and Road Aksu A Open | C55 |
| Jul 2025 | Dusan Popovic | 2,474 | SixDays July GMA | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-North American U20 | 2024 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,323 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,284 |
| Wch U10 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 1,676 |
| 11th PNWCC Online blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 2,208 |
| 2nd PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 2,100 |
| Belt and Road China Int | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,275 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Spring IM-D | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 2,474 |
| PNWCC Last Dance B | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 2,464 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ming Lu's chess games?
248 games by Ming Lu, from Nov 2016 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 Ming Lu has played.
What does Ming Lu play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Ming Lu opens with 1.c4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ming Lu answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Ming Lu play as White?
As White, Ming Lu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (31 games, 35.5% win rate); English Opening (22 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ming Lu play as Black?
As Black, Ming Lu most often plays: Slav Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (18 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Ming Lu's FIDE rating?
Ming Lu is currently rated 2,234 in classical chess and 2,208 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,387 (Sep 2021).
How many games has Ming Lu played?
Our database contains 248 games by Ming Lu, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 53 draws, 93 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ming Lu?
248 games by Ming 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.