Prepare against Terry Luo
IM · United States · World #4,035 classical · FIDE ID 30931045
Our database contains 654 games by Terry Luo, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Terry Luo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Terry Luo 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 | 2,302 | 2,390 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,199 | 2,265 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 654 | 247 | 136 | 271 | 37.8% |
| As White | 327 | 139 | 73 | 115 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 327 | 108 | 63 | 156 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Terry Luo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Terry Luo's side.
First moves as White (327 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 300 | 91.7% | 54.3% |
| e4 | 25 | 7.6% | 44.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Luo usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Luo usually continues c4 (54.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Luo usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 44.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Luo usually continues c3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Luo usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Luo usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 80 | 51.3% | 42.5% |
| e5 | 75 | 48.1% | 41.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 112 | 96.6% | 45.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.4% | 62.5% |
Terry Luo's chess games
All 654 games by Terry Luo in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 247 wins, 136 draws, 271 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 71 | 29/16/26 | 40.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 32 | 16/5/11 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 26 | 10/7/9 | 38.5% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 13/3/9 | 52.0% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 22 | 9/8/5 | 40.9% |
| D02 | London System | 21 | 5/5/11 | 23.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 57 | 18/13/26 | 31.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 28 | 10/4/14 | 35.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 25 | 6/4/15 | 24.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 7/5/11 | 30.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Daniil Dubov | 2,672 | Titled Tue | A40 |
| May 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,623 | Titled Tue Late | E05 |
| Aug 2025 | J Hammer | 2,618 | Titled Tue Early | E06 |
| Jan 2025 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,606 | Titled Tue Early | C46 |
| Jan 2026 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,600 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 454 | 216.5 | 2,286 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,269 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,473 |
| 51st USA National Open | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,195 |
| New York Spring IM-B | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,462 |
| New York Marshall Labor Day GM | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,348 |
| Fort Lauderdale 1000 GM GM 08 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,488 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Summer IM C | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,343 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Terry Luo's chess games?
654 games by Terry Luo, from Aug 2017 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 Terry Luo has played.
What does Terry Luo play on the first move as White?
Across 327 games with White in our database, Terry Luo opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Terry Luo answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Terry Luo play as White?
As White, Terry Luo's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (71 games, 40.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (32 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 327 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Terry Luo play as Black?
As Black, Terry Luo most often plays: Sicilian (57 games, 31.6% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 35.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (25 games, 24.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 327 games.
What is Terry Luo's FIDE rating?
Terry Luo is currently rated 2,302 in classical chess and 2,199 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,390 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Terry Luo played?
Our database contains 654 games by Terry Luo, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 247 wins, 136 draws, 271 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Terry Luo?
654 games by Terry Luo 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.