Prepare against Trung Cang Lu
DEU · World #60,847 classical · FIDE ID 16221958
When preparing against Trung Cang Lu, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 95 games by Trung Cang Lu, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Trung Cang Lu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Trung Cang 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 | 1,853 | 1,905 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,966 | 1,966 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 48 | 18 | 29 | 50.5% |
| As White | 48 | 26 | 10 | 12 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 47 | 22 | 8 | 17 | 46.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Trung Cang Lu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Trung Cang Lu's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 100.0% | 64.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 64.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Lu usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Lu usually continues Nf3 (77.3% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Lu usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 81.8% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
Trung Cang Lu's chess games
All 95 games by Trung Cang Lu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 48 wins, 18 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense: Fianchetto Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Christian Scholz | 2,368 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | B90 |
| Mar 2020 | Holger Namyslo | 2,290 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | B14 |
| Mar 2020 | Peter Wiemer | 2,185 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | C07 |
| Mar 2020 | Christian Lantzsch | 2,178 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | A45 |
| Apr 2020 | Daniel Riesner | 2,161 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Final | D78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Final | 2020 | 13 | 10.5 | 2,115 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,154 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,975 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,018 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 7 | 1,859 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,244 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,032 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,642 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Trung Cang Lu's chess games?
95 games by Trung Cang Lu, from Apr 2016 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 Trung Cang Lu has played.
What does Trung Cang Lu play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Trung Cang Lu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Trung Cang Lu answers 1...c6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Trung Cang Lu play as White?
As White, Trung Cang Lu's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Trung Cang Lu play as Black?
As Black, Trung Cang Lu most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Trung Cang Lu's FIDE rating?
Trung Cang Lu is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess and 1,966 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,905 (May 2025).
How many games has Trung Cang Lu played?
Our database contains 95 games by Trung Cang Lu, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 18 draws, 29 losses (50.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Trung Cang Lu?
95 games by Trung Cang 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.