Prepare against Luc Windey
Belgium · World #94,966 classical · FIDE ID 249220
When preparing against Luc Windey, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 53 games by Luc Windey, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luc Windey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luc Windey 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 | 1,744 | 1,763 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,794 | 1,794 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 6 | 17 | 30 | 11.3% |
| As White | 25 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 16.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 2 | 9 | 17 | 7.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luc Windey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luc Windey's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 92.0% | 30.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 30.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Windey usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Windey usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Windey usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Windey usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Windey usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 60.0% | 11.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 40.0% | 16.7% |
Luc Windey's chess games
All 53 games by Luc Windey in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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, 17 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1999 | Rene O. Nielsen | 2,255 | 10th ch-NATO | A47 |
| Aug 2025 | Patrick Dowd | 1,857 | 35th NATO Chess | D00 |
| Jul 2022 | Richard Moulton | 1,766 | 32nd ch-NATO | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NATO | 1996 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,932 |
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,790 |
| ch-NATO 26th | 2015 | 7 | 1 | 1,487 |
| 32nd ch-NATO | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,821 |
| 35th NATO Chess | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 1,721 |
| 27th ch-NATO | 2016 | 6 | 1 | 1,654 |
| 10th ch-NATO | 1999 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,637 |
| 34th NATO Chess | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,552 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luc Windey's chess games?
53 games by Luc Windey, from Aug 2015 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 Windey has played.
What does Luc Windey play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Luc Windey opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luc Windey answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Luc Windey play as White?
As White, Luc Windey's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); London System (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luc Windey play as Black?
As Black, Luc Windey most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Luc Windey's FIDE rating?
Luc Windey is currently rated 1,744 in classical chess and 1,794 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,763 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Luc Windey played?
Our database contains 53 games by Luc Windey, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 17 draws, 30 losses (11.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luc Windey?
53 games by Luc Windey 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.