Prepare against Viktor Lugancev
Russia · World #73,009 classical · FIDE ID 44187181
When preparing against Viktor Lugancev, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 68 games by Viktor Lugancev, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Lugancev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor Lugancev 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 | 1,812 | 1,837 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,729 | 1,808 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,746 | 1,773 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 40 | 5 | 23 | 58.8% |
| As White | 33 | 21 | 1 | 11 | 63.6% |
| As Black | 35 | 19 | 4 | 12 | 54.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Lugancev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Lugancev's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 97.0% | 67.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 67.2% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Lugancev usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (28% of these games) — Lugancev usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Lugancev usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Lugancev usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 50.0% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 42.9% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Viktor Lugancev's chess games
All 68 games by Viktor Lugancev in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 40 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Nafis Mullagaliev | 2,074 | ch-Tuimazy | B13 |
| Feb 2018 | Damir Gafarov | 1,891 | ch-Tuimazy | C96 |
| Feb 2020 | Ilnar Bigalin | 1,827 | ch-Bashkortostan | B25 |
| Feb 2017 | Ramil Latypov | 1,824 | ch-Tuimazy Men | B24 |
| Feb 2019 | Munir Tazetdinov | 1,817 | ch-Tuimazy | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Tuimazy | 2019 | 35 | 18.5 | 1,743 |
| Tuimazy Bashkortostan Cup | 2015 | 11 | 9 | 1,759 |
| ch-Bashkortostan | 2020 | 11 | 9 | 1,900 |
| ch-Tuimazy Men | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 1,738 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Lugancev's chess games?
68 games by Viktor Lugancev, from Oct 2015 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 Viktor Lugancev has played.
What does Viktor Lugancev play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Viktor Lugancev opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Lugancev answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Viktor Lugancev play as White?
As White, Viktor Lugancev's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 100.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Lugancev play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Lugancev most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Viktor Lugancev's FIDE rating?
Viktor Lugancev is currently rated 1,812 in classical chess, 1,729 in rapid and 1,746 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,837 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Viktor Lugancev played?
Our database contains 68 games by Viktor Lugancev, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses (58.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Lugancev?
68 games by Viktor Lugancev 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.