Prepare against John Ludwig
IM · United States · World #2,827 classical · FIDE ID 2075512
Our database contains 179 games by John Ludwig, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John Ludwig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Ludwig 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 | 2,345 | 2,413 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 66 | 66 | 47 | 36.9% |
| As White | 91 | 38 | 33 | 20 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 88 | 28 | 33 | 27 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Ludwig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Ludwig's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 75.8% | 62.3% |
| d4 | 20 | 22.0% | 52.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Ludwig usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Ludwig usually continues Nf3 (77.5% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Ludwig usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Ludwig usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Ludwig usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Ludwig usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 50.0% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 18.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 18.8% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 77.8% | 55.4% |
| d5 | 8 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
John Ludwig's chess games
All 179 games by John Ludwig in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 66 wins, 66 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Enrico Sevillano | 2,470 | 25th North American Open | C96 |
| May 2016 | Nikola Mitkov | 2,468 | 25th Chicago Open | B23 |
| Jul 2017 | Boris Kantsler | 2,433 | Budapest FS07 GM | B42 |
| Feb 2018 | Sean Nagle | 2,432 | PRO League Stage | D02 |
| Jul 2017 | Junta Ikeda | 2,427 | Budapest FS07 GM | B44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U12 | 2012 | 11 | 8 | 2,047 |
| CCCSA Fall GMB | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,295 |
| Charlotte CCCSA GM-A | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,357 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,224 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Holiday IM | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,472 |
| Budapest FS07 GM | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,477 |
| Charlotte CCCSA IM B | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,472 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Summer IM-B | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,382 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Ludwig's chess games?
179 games by John Ludwig, from Nov 2011 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 John Ludwig has played.
What does John Ludwig play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, John Ludwig opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Ludwig answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does John Ludwig play as White?
As White, John Ludwig's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Ludwig play as Black?
As Black, John Ludwig most often plays: Benoni Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is John Ludwig's FIDE rating?
John Ludwig is currently rated 2,345 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,413 (May 2017).
How many games has John Ludwig played?
Our database contains 179 games by John Ludwig, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 66 draws, 47 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Ludwig?
179 games by John Ludwig 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.