Prepare against Tony Lu
FM · Canada · World #11,839 classical · FIDE ID 2640643
When preparing against Tony Lu, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (56%).
Our database contains 76 games by Tony Lu, covering May 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tony Lu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tony Lu 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 | 2,144 | 2,174 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,840 | 1,879 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,931 | 1,931 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 27 | 18 | 31 | 35.5% |
| As White | 41 | 19 | 10 | 12 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tony Lu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tony Lu's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 63.4% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 13 | 31.7% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Lu usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Lu usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Lu usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Lu usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Lu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Lu usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 100.0% | 47.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 55.6% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 0.0% |
Tony Lu's chess games
All 76 games by Tony Lu in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - Sep 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: 27 wins, 18 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Dashgyn Ibadov | 2,337 | Titled Tue Late | C01 |
| Feb 2025 | Amro El Jawich | 2,307 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Dec 2024 | Andrey Gonzalez Zharikov | 2,217 | North American Youth | A15 |
| Feb 2025 | Christian Stevens | 2,215 | Hart House Crown | C00 |
| Sep 2026 | Leon Xu | 2,126 | 2026 Toronto Open | C16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,176 |
| XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O18 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,048 |
| Canadian Closed | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,003 |
| Montreal Maplewood Cup | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,957 |
| Toronto Crown Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,941 |
| 2026 Toronto Open | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,288 |
| Las Americas Open U1800 Hybrid | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,351 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tony Lu's chess games?
76 games by Tony Lu, from May 2022 to Sep 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 Tony Lu has played.
What does Tony Lu play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Tony Lu opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tony Lu answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Tony Lu play as White?
As White, Tony Lu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tony Lu play as Black?
As Black, Tony Lu most often plays: French Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Tony Lu's FIDE rating?
Tony Lu is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess, 1,840 in rapid and 1,931 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Tony Lu played?
Our database contains 76 games by Tony Lu, covering May 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 18 draws, 31 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tony Lu?
76 games by Tony Lu 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.