Prepare against Luc Van Steenkiste
Belgium · World #81,025 classical · FIDE ID 209546
When preparing against Luc Van Steenkiste, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 59 games by Luc Van Steenkiste, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luc Van Steenkiste's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luc Van Steenkiste 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 | 1,786 | 1,889 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,839 | 1,839 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 23 | 2 | 34 | 39.0% |
| As White | 28 | 10 | 1 | 17 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 31 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luc Van Steenkiste's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luc Van Steenkiste's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 89.3% | 42.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 10.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 42.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Steenkiste usually continues f3 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Steenkiste usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Steenkiste usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 11% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Steenkiste usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (33% of these games) — Steenkiste usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 100.0% | 38.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 10 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Luc Van Steenkiste's chess games
All 59 games by Luc Van Steenkiste in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 23 wins, 2 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Paleface Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Kadir Nohut | 2,114 | ch-BEL Open | B01 |
| Dec 2017 | Patryk Talik | 2,059 | 28th Krakow Open B | D00 |
| Jun 2012 | Ales Palas | 2,057 | 7th Teplice Open | B01 |
| Jul 2013 | Nenad Antic | 2,022 | 6th ch-SRB Central Open B | D00 |
| Jun 2012 | Marie Bazantova | 1,977 | 7th Teplice Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Teplice Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,007 |
| 28th Krakow Open B | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,761 |
| 2nd Brno Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,949 |
| 4th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 1,714 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 1,979 |
| 6th ch-SRB Central Open B | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,792 |
| chB-Ghent VSF | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 1,889 |
| 3rd Lille Luce Open | 2012 | 3 | 1 | 2,277 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luc Van Steenkiste's chess games?
59 games by Luc Van Steenkiste, from Jul 2009 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 Van Steenkiste has played.
What does Luc Van Steenkiste play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Luc Van Steenkiste opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.f4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luc Van Steenkiste answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (83% of games), 1...Nc6 (17% of games).
What openings does Luc Van Steenkiste play as White?
As White, Luc Van Steenkiste's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luc Van Steenkiste play as Black?
As Black, Luc Van Steenkiste most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Mikenas Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Luc Van Steenkiste's FIDE rating?
Luc Van Steenkiste is currently rated 1,786 in classical chess, 1,839 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,889 (May 2012).
How many games has Luc Van Steenkiste played?
Our database contains 59 games by Luc Van Steenkiste, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 2 draws, 34 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luc Van Steenkiste?
59 games by Luc Van Steenkiste 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.