Prepare against Lucas Rusu
CM · Romania · World #8,462 classical · FIDE ID 42206472
Our database contains 260 games by Lucas Rusu, covering Mar 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lucas Rusu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucas Rusu 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 | 2,197 | 2,213 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,309 | 2,309 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,208 | 2,209 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 260 | 110 | 37 | 113 | 42.3% |
| As White | 124 | 49 | 17 | 58 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 136 | 61 | 20 | 55 | 44.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucas Rusu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucas Rusu's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 124 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Rusu usually continues Nf3 (44.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Rusu usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Rusu usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 82.1% | 56.4% |
| e5 | 12 | 17.9% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 100.0% | 39.2% |
Lucas Rusu's chess games
All 260 games by Lucas Rusu in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2021 - 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: 110 wins, 37 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 22 | 6/5/11 | 27.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 24 | 7/4/13 | 29.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 14/1/3 | 77.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue | C10 |
| May 2026 | Iljiushenok,I | 2,496 | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 | B22 |
| Nov 2025 | Jegor Lashkin | 2,492 | Titled Tue | B92 |
| Mar 2026 | Mika Karttunen | 2,490 | Titled Tue | B73 |
| Nov 2025 | Marcin Krzyzanowski | 2,489 | Titled Tue | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 152 | 73 | 2,240 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,087 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | 2025 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,302 |
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,151 |
| chT-EU U12 | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,888 |
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,066 |
| EU-ch U10 rapid | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,653 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U08 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,307 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucas Rusu's chess games?
260 games by Lucas Rusu, from Mar 2021 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 Lucas Rusu has played.
What does Lucas Rusu play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Lucas Rusu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucas Rusu answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lucas Rusu play as White?
As White, Lucas Rusu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucas Rusu play as Black?
As Black, Lucas Rusu most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 77.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Lucas Rusu's FIDE rating?
Lucas Rusu is currently rated 2,197 in classical chess, 2,309 in rapid and 2,208 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Lucas Rusu played?
Our database contains 260 games by Lucas Rusu, covering Mar 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 37 draws, 113 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucas Rusu?
260 games by Lucas Rusu 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.