Prepare against Eric Luchsinger
Italy · World #16,127 classical · FIDE ID 810177
Our database contains 79 games by Eric Luchsinger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Luchsinger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Luchsinger 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 | 2,093 | 2,135 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,035 | 2,107 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 19 | 33 | 27 | 24.1% |
| As White | 42 | 8 | 21 | 13 | 19.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Luchsinger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Luchsinger's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 21 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 16 | 38.1% | 34.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 50% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Luchsinger usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (19% of these games) — Luchsinger usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Luchsinger usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 34.4% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Luchsinger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Luchsinger usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Luchsinger usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 94.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
Eric Luchsinger's chess games
All 79 games by Eric Luchsinger in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 19 wins, 33 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A55 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Mario Lorenzo Lanzani | 2,300 | 14th Bratto Open | C34 |
| Jan 1984 | Pablo Ricardi | 2,280 | 6th Conca della Presolana Open | B22 |
| Jan 1994 | Verter Cugini | 2,270 | 14th Bratto Open | C42 |
| Jan 1992 | Andrea Serpi | 2,225 | Lombardia Open | C42 |
| Jan 1999 | Fiorentino Palmiotto | 2,160 | San Benedetto Open | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Bratto Open | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| 19th Bratto Open | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,036 |
| 23rd Bratto Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,190 |
| 6th Conca della Presolana Open | 1984 | 9 | 4 | 2,235 |
| 4th Davos Open | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
| San Benedetto Open | 1999 | 8 | 4 | 2,160 |
| 14th Bratto Open | 1994 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,285 |
| Moretti Memorial Open | 1998 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Luchsinger's chess games?
79 games by Eric Luchsinger, from Apr 2003 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 Eric Luchsinger has played.
What does Eric Luchsinger play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Eric Luchsinger opens with 1.c4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Luchsinger answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Eric Luchsinger play as White?
As White, Eric Luchsinger's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Luchsinger play as Black?
As Black, Eric Luchsinger most often plays: Petrov's Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Eric Luchsinger's FIDE rating?
Eric Luchsinger is currently rated 2,093 in classical chess, 2,035 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Eric Luchsinger played?
Our database contains 79 games by Eric Luchsinger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 33 draws, 27 losses (24.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Luchsinger?
79 games by Eric Luchsinger 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.