Prepare against Luca Englert
FM · DEU · World #5,091 classical · FIDE ID 16293088
When preparing against Luca Englert, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 45.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 223 games by Luca Englert, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luca Englert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luca Englert 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 | 2,271 | 2,333 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,040 | 2,051 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,172 | 2,172 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 223 | 98 | 37 | 87 | 43.9% |
| As White | 112 | 51 | 19 | 41 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 111 | 47 | 18 | 46 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luca Englert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luca Englert's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 70.5% | 53.2% |
| c4 | 26 | 23.2% | 59.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Englert usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Englert usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Englert usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 59.6% score
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Englert usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Englert usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Englert usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 74.6% | 53.2% |
| e5 | 11 | 17.5% | 63.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 60.5% | 47.8% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 36.8% | 39.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Luca Englert's chess games
All 223 games by Luca Englert in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - Aug 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: 98 wins, 37 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 6 | 3/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 9/1/10 | 45.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 2,691 | Titled Tue | A13 |
| Jan 2026 | Eric Hansen | 2,609 | Titled Tue | A20 |
| Jan 2026 | Nikoloz Petriashvili | 2,511 | Titled Tue | A11 |
| Apr 2025 | Philipp Schlosser | 2,481 | grenke Chess Open | A37 |
| Dec 2023 | Stefan Mazur | 2,462 | Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 45 | 19 | 2,190 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2023 | 14 | 8 | 1,976 |
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 1,716 |
| ch-GER Youth U18 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,331 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,110 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Sud 25-26 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,363 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,315 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,982 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luca Englert's chess games?
223 games by Luca Englert, from Nov 2019 to Aug 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 Luca Englert has played.
What does Luca Englert play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Luca Englert opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luca Englert answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Luca Englert play as White?
As White, Luca Englert's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luca Englert play as Black?
As Black, Luca Englert most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Luca Englert's FIDE rating?
Luca Englert is currently rated 2,271 in classical chess, 2,040 in rapid and 2,172 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,333 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Luca Englert played?
Our database contains 223 games by Luca Englert, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 37 draws, 87 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luca Englert?
223 games by Luca Englert 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.