Prepare against Roman Luchaninov
Ukraine · World #38,556 classical · FIDE ID 14125234
Our database contains 36 games by Roman Luchaninov, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roman Luchaninov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Luchaninov 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 | 1,942 | 1,983 | Jul 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,949 | 1,982 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,891 | 2,027 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 25.0% |
| As White | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 15.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Luchaninov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Luchaninov's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 6 | 31.6% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 26.3% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 26.3% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Luchaninov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Luchaninov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Luchaninov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Luchaninov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Luchaninov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Luchaninov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Roman Luchaninov's chess games
All 36 games by Roman Luchaninov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 9 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Sergey Kusov | 2,171 | 7th Geller Memorial Open B | C30 |
| Aug 2011 | Nikolai Rudnev | 1,926 | 7th Geller Memorial Open B | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR sf U14 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| Myrhorod Open | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,876 |
| ch-UKR sf U18 | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,914 |
| 7th Geller Memorial Open B | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Luchaninov's chess games?
36 games by Roman Luchaninov, from Jul 2012 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 Roman Luchaninov has played.
What does Roman Luchaninov play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Roman Luchaninov opens with 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Luchaninov answers 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Roman Luchaninov play as White?
As White, Roman Luchaninov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Luchaninov play as Black?
As Black, Roman Luchaninov most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Roman Luchaninov's FIDE rating?
Roman Luchaninov is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,949 in rapid and 1,891 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,983 (Jul 2014).
How many games has Roman Luchaninov played?
Our database contains 36 games by Roman Luchaninov, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Luchaninov?
36 games by Roman Luchaninov 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.