Prepare against Denis Luminet
Belgium · World #9,894 classical · FIDE ID 200190
Our database contains 204 games by Denis Luminet, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Denis Luminet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis Luminet 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 | 2,171 | 2,270 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,212 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,101 | 2,142 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 204 | 48 | 105 | 51 | 23.5% |
| As White | 103 | 24 | 57 | 22 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 101 | 24 | 48 | 29 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis Luminet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis Luminet's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 28 | 27.2% | 58.9% |
| e4 | 28 | 27.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 26 | 25.2% | 44.2% |
| c4 | 14 | 13.6% | 53.6% |
| e3 | 4 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Luminet usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Luminet usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Luminet usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Luminet usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Luminet usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Luminet usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 49.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 14 | 28.6% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 10.2% | 20.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 6.1% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 46.9% | 43.3% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 31.3% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 12.5% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Denis Luminet's chess games
All 204 games by Denis Luminet in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 48 wins, 105 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A79 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A13 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1999 | Norbert Coenen | 2,361 | chT-BEL 9899 | B52 |
| Jun 2026 | Legky,N | 2,319 | ECU Senior +65 2026 | C44 |
| May 2012 | Kim Le Quang | 2,297 | ch-Brussels FEFB | A13 |
| Jul 1981 | Helmut Schumacher | 2,290 | ch-BEL Experts | C19 |
| Dec 1998 | Jan Van Mechelen | 2,263 | chT-BEL 9899 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,213 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2024 | 12 | 7 | 2,216 |
| chT-BEL 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 4 | 2,182 |
| chT-BEL 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,344 |
| chT-BEL 9697 | 1997 | 10 | 5 | 2,203 |
| chT-BEL 9798 | 1998 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,090 |
| 2nd ECI Open U20 | 1975 | 9 | 5 | – |
| ch-EU U21 fin-C | 1972 | 9 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis Luminet's chess games?
204 games by Denis Luminet, from Apr 2003 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 Denis Luminet has played.
What does Denis Luminet play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Denis Luminet opens with 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis Luminet answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Denis Luminet play as White?
As White, Denis Luminet's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis Luminet play as Black?
As Black, Denis Luminet most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Denis Luminet's FIDE rating?
Denis Luminet is currently rated 2,171 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid and 2,101 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Denis Luminet played?
Our database contains 204 games by Denis Luminet, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 105 draws, 51 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis Luminet?
204 games by Denis Luminet 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.