Prepare against Benjamin Luig
DEU · World #48,824 classical · FIDE ID 12984302
Our database contains 92 games by Benjamin Luig, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Luig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Luig 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 | 1,898 | 1,899 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 1,893 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,822 | 1,899 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 32 | 24 | 36 | 34.8% |
| As White | 49 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 43 | 15 | 8 | 20 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Luig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Luig's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 75.5% | 43.2% |
| e4 | 7 | 14.3% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.1% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 43.2% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Luig usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Luig usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Luig usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Luig usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (29% of these games) — Luig usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Luig usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 47.8% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 6 | 26.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 21.7% | 90.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 61.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
Benjamin Luig's chess games
All 92 games by Benjamin Luig in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 32 wins, 24 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A62 | Catalan | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Peter Froehlich | 2,270 | ch-SJRP U15 | B77 |
| Jan 2000 | Christian Lantzsch | 2,069 | ch-SJRP | D45 |
| Jun 2014 | Rene Pijlman | 1,977 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | B12 |
| Feb 2016 | Keno Luebsen | 1,965 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 15/16 | D23 |
| Jun 2014 | Johan Van de Griend | 1,963 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Wiesbaden Open | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,075 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2000 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,970 |
| chT-GER U16 | 1999 | 7 | 2 | 1,946 |
| RH Open | 1998 | 7 | 3 | 2,142 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,013 |
| ch-Rheinhessen MT2 | 2000 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,990 |
| ch-Rheinhessen H2 Open | 1997 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,629 |
| ch-SJRP B U18 Open | 1999 | 7 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Luig's chess games?
92 games by Benjamin Luig, from Jul 2014 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 Benjamin Luig has played.
What does Benjamin Luig play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Benjamin Luig opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Luig answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Luig play as White?
As White, Benjamin Luig's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Luig play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Luig most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Benjamin Luig's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Luig is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 1,822 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,899 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Benjamin Luig played?
Our database contains 92 games by Benjamin Luig, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 24 draws, 36 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Luig?
92 games by Benjamin Luig 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.