Prepare against Roman Lunev
CM · Slovakia · World #10,320 classical · FIDE ID 13700723
When preparing against Roman Lunev, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Roman Lunev, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roman Lunev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Lunev 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 | 2,165 | 2,213 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 39.4% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Lunev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Lunev's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 70.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lunev usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Lunev usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Lunev usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Lunev usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Lunev usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Lunev usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Roman Lunev's chess games
All 33 games by Roman Lunev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 13 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D66 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D29 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Yury M Nikitin | 2,321 | Pavlodar Cup of Akim | E94 |
| Sep 2007 | Elena Ankudinova | 2,268 | ch-Pavlodar School | C10 |
| Feb 2008 | Yegor Melnikov | 2,244 | Pavlodar Cup of Akim | E12 |
| Dec 2007 | Grigoriy Skurygin | 2,244 | Pavlodar Open | E12 |
| Dec 2007 | Anton Gurkin | 2,189 | Pavlodar Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavlodar Open | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,210 |
| Pavlodar Cup of Akim | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,161 |
| ch-Pavlodar School | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,140 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Lunev's chess games?
33 games by Roman Lunev, from Apr 2008 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 Lunev has played.
What does Roman Lunev play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Roman Lunev opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Lunev answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Roman Lunev play as White?
As White, Roman Lunev's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Lunev play as Black?
As Black, Roman Lunev most often plays: Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Roman Lunev's FIDE rating?
Roman Lunev is currently rated 2,165 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Roman Lunev played?
Our database contains 33 games by Roman Lunev, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Lunev?
33 games by Roman Lunev 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.