Prepare against Luc Pleimling
Luxembourg · World #128,072 classical · FIDE ID 4007409
When preparing against Luc Pleimling, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 43 games by Luc Pleimling, covering Aug 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luc Pleimling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luc Pleimling 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 | 1,652 | 1,664 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,744 | 1,744 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 6 | 12 | 25 | 14.0% |
| As White | 21 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 9.5% |
| As Black | 22 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luc Pleimling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luc Pleimling's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 95.2% | 22.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 22.5% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Pleimling usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Pleimling usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …b6 (5% of these games) — Pleimling usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Pleimling usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 90.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 7.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Luc Pleimling's chess games
All 43 games by Luc Pleimling in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - 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: 6 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | A Recchi | 1,803 | 47th Arco Open | C42 |
| Oct 2025 | Stefano Morselli | 1,799 | 47th Arco Open | C43 |
| Aug 2024 | Colin Sinclair | 1,783 | ch-BCF Major | B06 |
| Oct 2024 | Franz-Josef Schleime | 1,746 | 46th Arco Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,731 |
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,717 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,731 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,424 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,449 |
Interactive opening tree from all 43 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luc Pleimling's chess games?
43 games by Luc Pleimling, from Aug 2022 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 Pleimling has played.
What does Luc Pleimling play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Luc Pleimling opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luc Pleimling answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Luc Pleimling play as White?
As White, Luc Pleimling's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luc Pleimling play as Black?
As Black, Luc Pleimling most often plays: Petrov's Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Luc Pleimling's FIDE rating?
Luc Pleimling is currently rated 1,652 in classical chess, 1,744 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,664 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Luc Pleimling played?
Our database contains 43 games by Luc Pleimling, covering Aug 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses (14.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luc Pleimling?
43 games by Luc Pleimling 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.