Prepare against Luc Geerts
Belgium · World #89,488 classical · FIDE ID 260460
When preparing against Luc Geerts, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 70 games by Luc Geerts, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luc Geerts's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luc Geerts 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 | 1,760 | 1,789 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,818 | 1,818 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,806 | 1,806 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 14 | 16 | 40 | 20.0% |
| As White | 35 | 7 | 10 | 18 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 35 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luc Geerts's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luc Geerts's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 100.0% | 34.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 34.3% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Geerts usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Geerts usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Geerts usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 100.0% | 13.9% |
Luc Geerts's chess games
All 70 games by Luc Geerts in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 14 wins, 16 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A17 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D90 | Slav Defense | 12 | 1/1/10 | 8.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Robert Bucholtz | 2,106 | ch-NATO 26th | D55 |
| Oct 2010 | Alec J Toll | 2,095 | 21st ch-NATO | D01 |
| Sep 2003 | Jan Cheung | 2,088 | 14th ch-NATO | E15 |
| Aug 2011 | Matjaz Pirs | 2,066 | 22nd ch-NATO | C62 |
| Aug 2005 | Jean Prevel | 2,003 | 16th ch-NATO | C28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd ch-NATO | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,972 |
| 23rd ch-NATO | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,870 |
| ch-NATO 26th | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,696 |
| 15th ch-NATO | 2004 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,000 |
| 16th ch-NATO | 2005 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,792 |
| 21st ch-NATO | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,949 |
| 14th ch-NATO | 2003 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,025 |
| 24th ch-NATO | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,795 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luc Geerts's chess games?
70 games by Luc Geerts, from Oct 2006 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 Luc Geerts has played.
What does Luc Geerts play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Luc Geerts opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luc Geerts answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Luc Geerts play as White?
As White, Luc Geerts's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luc Geerts play as Black?
As Black, Luc Geerts most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Luc Geerts's FIDE rating?
Luc Geerts is currently rated 1,760 in classical chess, 1,818 in rapid and 1,806 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,789 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Luc Geerts played?
Our database contains 70 games by Luc Geerts, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 16 draws, 40 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luc Geerts?
70 games by Luc Geerts 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.