Prepare against Stephen G Lukey
FM · New Zealand · World #21,011 classical · FIDE ID 4300386
Our database contains 371 games by Stephen G Lukey, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stephen G Lukey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephen G Lukey 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 | 2,049 | 2,301 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,258 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,184 | 2,241 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 371 | 151 | 74 | 146 | 40.7% |
| As White | 190 | 86 | 39 | 65 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 181 | 65 | 35 | 81 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephen G Lukey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephen G Lukey's side.
First moves as White (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 176 | 92.6% | 56.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 5.3% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.6% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Lukey usually continues c4 (54.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Lukey usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Lukey usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 55.0% score
- …d6 (60% of these games) — Lukey usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Lukey usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Lukey usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 73 | 83.0% | 50.7% |
| c5 | 14 | 15.9% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 14.5% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Stephen G Lukey's chess games
All 371 games by Stephen G Lukey in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 151 wins, 74 draws, 146 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 18/4/9 | 58.1% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Murray G Chandler | 2,540 | ch-NZL 115th | D43 |
| Nov 2008 | Dalibor Stojanovic | 2,455 | Olympiad-38 | D01 |
| Oct 2005 | Deepan Chakkravarthy J. | 2,454 | 5th ch-Asia | C06 |
| Feb 2005 | Stephen J Solomon | 2,426 | Oceania zt | D31 |
| Jan 2009 | Herman C. Van Riemsdijk | 2,392 | Queenstown Open | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NZL | 2003 | 31 | 18 | 2,322 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 28 | 8.5 | 1,979 |
| Queenstown Open | 2012 | 28 | 17 | 2,241 |
| Oceania zt | 2011 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,301 |
| Oceania zt 3.2b | 2001 | 18 | 8 | 2,251 |
| George Trundle IM | 2009 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,264 |
| ch-South Island | 2021 | 15 | 10 | 2,119 |
| Australian Masters | 2002 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,229 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephen G Lukey's chess games?
371 games by Stephen G Lukey, from Apr 2003 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 Stephen G Lukey has played.
What does Stephen G Lukey play on the first move as White?
Across 190 games with White in our database, Stephen G Lukey opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephen G Lukey answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Stephen G Lukey play as White?
As White, Stephen G Lukey's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (31 games, 58.1% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 190 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephen G Lukey play as Black?
As Black, Stephen G Lukey most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (19 games, 36.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 181 games.
What is Stephen G Lukey's FIDE rating?
Stephen G Lukey is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid and 2,184 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Stephen G Lukey played?
Our database contains 371 games by Stephen G Lukey, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 151 wins, 74 draws, 146 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephen G Lukey?
371 games by Stephen G Lukey 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.