Prepare against Luc Vanlerberghe
France · World #63,847 classical · FIDE ID 671908
When preparing against Luc Vanlerberghe, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Luc Vanlerberghe, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luc Vanlerberghe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luc Vanlerberghe 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 | 1,842 | 1,842 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,787 | 1,836 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,854 | 1,854 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 15 | 1 | 19 | 42.9% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luc Vanlerberghe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luc Vanlerberghe's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Vanlerberghe usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Vanlerberghe usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Vanlerberghe usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Vanlerberghe usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Luc Vanlerberghe's chess games
All 35 games by Luc Vanlerberghe in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 15 wins, 1 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Alexandre Quere | 2,022 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | B22 |
| Jan 1996 | Mickael Carmes | 1,700 | ch-FRA Open B | B76 |
| Jul 2014 | Gael Nguyen | 1,670 | 22nd Saint Affrique Open | A31 |
| Jul 2014 | Anthony Bernard | 1,636 | 22nd Saint Affrique Open | C44 |
| May 2020 | Charlotte Joly | 1,454 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,695 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz Nov Open | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 1,938 |
| 22nd Saint Affrique Open | 2014 | 5 | 4 | 1,948 |
| 21st Bethune Open | 2000 | 4 | 0 | 1,602 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 1996 | 2 | 1 | 1,720 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luc Vanlerberghe's chess games?
35 games by Luc Vanlerberghe, from Aug 2014 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 Vanlerberghe has played.
What does Luc Vanlerberghe play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Luc Vanlerberghe opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luc Vanlerberghe answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Luc Vanlerberghe play as White?
As White, Luc Vanlerberghe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luc Vanlerberghe play as Black?
As Black, Luc Vanlerberghe most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Luc Vanlerberghe's FIDE rating?
Luc Vanlerberghe is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess, 1,787 in rapid and 1,854 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,842 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Luc Vanlerberghe played?
Our database contains 35 games by Luc Vanlerberghe, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 1 draws, 19 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luc Vanlerberghe?
35 games by Luc Vanlerberghe 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.