Prepare against Xiahan (Luna) Lu
WCM · New Zealand · World #118,530 classical · FIDE ID 4317076
When preparing against Xiahan (Luna) Lu, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 145 games by Xiahan (Luna) Lu, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Xiahan (Luna) Lu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xiahan (Luna) 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 | 1,677 | 1,897 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,794 | 1,898 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,613 | 1,613 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 40 | 21 | 84 | 27.6% |
| As White | 73 | 20 | 10 | 43 | 27.4% |
| As Black | 72 | 20 | 11 | 41 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xiahan (Luna) Lu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xiahan (Luna) Lu's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 87.7% | 33.6% |
| e4 | 9 | 12.3% | 38.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 33.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lu usually continues c4 (44.8% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Lu usually continues c4 (23.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Lu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (78% of these games) — Lu usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Lu usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 73.2% | 36.7% |
| c5 | 8 | 19.5% | 81.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 69.6% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 13.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
Xiahan (Luna) Lu's chess games
All 145 games by Xiahan (Luna) Lu in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 40 wins, 21 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Arystanbek Urazayev | 2,476 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Oct 2024 | J2 IRL White | 2,235 | Titled Tue Late | C14 |
| Jul 2024 | Klendi Zeneli | 2,231 | Titled Tue Early | D63 |
| Jan 2023 | Romero Suggate | 2,049 | ch-NZL U18 Open | B22 |
| Dec 2024 | Franco Manteiga | 2,029 | Titled Tue Late | D57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 59 | 7.5 | 1,809 |
| World Youth Girls U16 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,671 |
| ch-North Island | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,475 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open B | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,538 |
| FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 | Asian Continental stage | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,773 |
| ch-Asia U10 Girls | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,459 |
| GEO World Cup-A U12 Girls | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,769 |
| ch-NZL U18 Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,934 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xiahan (Luna) Lu's chess games?
145 games by Xiahan (Luna) Lu, from Jun 2022 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 Xiahan (Luna) Lu has played.
What does Xiahan (Luna) Lu play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Xiahan (Luna) Lu opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xiahan (Luna) Lu answers 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Xiahan (Luna) Lu play as White?
As White, Xiahan (Luna) Lu's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xiahan (Luna) Lu play as Black?
As Black, Xiahan (Luna) Lu most often plays: French: Classical Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Xiahan (Luna) Lu's FIDE rating?
Xiahan (Luna) Lu is currently rated 1,677 in classical chess, 1,794 in rapid and 1,613 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,897 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Xiahan (Luna) Lu played?
Our database contains 145 games by Xiahan (Luna) Lu, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 21 draws, 84 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xiahan (Luna) Lu?
145 games by Xiahan (Luna) 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.