Prepare against Geoffrey Luanja
FM · ZMB · World #9,174 classical · FIDE ID 8704287
Our database contains 55 games by Geoffrey Luanja, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Geoffrey Luanja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Geoffrey Luanja 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 | 2,183 | 2,319 | Jul 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,257 | 2,294 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,163 | 2,208 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 26 | 14 | 15 | 47.3% |
| As White | 28 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 27 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 51.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Geoffrey Luanja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Geoffrey Luanja's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 82.1% | 65.2% |
| e4 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Luanja usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Luanja usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Luanja usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Luanja usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Luanja usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 71.4% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 83.3% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Geoffrey Luanja's chess games
All 55 games by Geoffrey Luanja in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 26 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Rodwell Makoto | 2,349 | Port Elizabeth Pearson | A09 |
| Mar 2018 | Calvin John Klaasen | 2,320 | Port Elizabeth Pearson | B12 |
| Sep 2020 | Douglas D Munenga | 2,317 | Lusaka PCZ Elite | B73 |
| Mar 2017 | Gillan Bwalya | 2,261 | ZAM Open | D15 |
| Apr 2018 | Joseph Mwale | 2,212 | Pretoria Capablanca IM | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZAM Open | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,368 |
| Port Elizabeth Pearson | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,244 |
| Pretoria Capablanca IM | 2018 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,386 |
| Lusaka zt 4.5 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,081 |
| Lusaka PCZ Elite | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 2,218 |
| Africa KCF Inv tt | 2017 | 6 | 5 | 2,387 |
| Livingstone FIDE zt 4.3 | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,119 |
| Online Olym Div3 C | 2020 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,028 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Geoffrey Luanja's chess games?
55 games by Geoffrey Luanja, from Jan 2017 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 Geoffrey Luanja has played.
What does Geoffrey Luanja play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Geoffrey Luanja opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Geoffrey Luanja answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Geoffrey Luanja play as White?
As White, Geoffrey Luanja's most-played openings in our database are: London System (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Geoffrey Luanja play as Black?
As Black, Geoffrey Luanja most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Geoffrey Luanja's FIDE rating?
Geoffrey Luanja is currently rated 2,183 in classical chess, 2,257 in rapid and 2,163 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Geoffrey Luanja played?
Our database contains 55 games by Geoffrey Luanja, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Geoffrey Luanja?
55 games by Geoffrey Luanja 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.