Prepare against Luca Ernst
FM · France · World #5,642 classical · FIDE ID 45117055
When preparing against Luca Ernst, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 28.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 449 games by Luca Ernst, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luca Ernst's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luca Ernst 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 | 2,257 | 2,306 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,199 | 2,266 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,066 | 2,195 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 449 | 163 | 45 | 241 | 36.3% |
| As White | 224 | 83 | 24 | 117 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 225 | 80 | 21 | 124 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luca Ernst's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luca Ernst's side.
First moves as White (224 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 148 | 66.1% | 43.9% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 17.0% | 43.4% |
| c4 | 18 | 8.0% | 22.2% |
| d4 | 17 | 7.6% | 44.1% |
| a3 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 43.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ernst usually continues Nf3 (43.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Ernst usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ernst usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 43.4% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Ernst usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Ernst usually continues g3 (28.6% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Ernst usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 43.9% | 35.0% |
| e5 | 49 | 43.0% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 7 | 6.1% | 71.4% |
| d6 | 7 | 6.1% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 58.6% | 51.2% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 32.9% | 41.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 7.1% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Luca Ernst's chess games
All 449 games by Luca Ernst in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 163 wins, 45 draws, 241 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 40 | 19/4/17 | 47.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 23 | 8/1/14 | 34.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 7/4/14 | 28.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 21 | 11/0/10 | 52.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 13/0/5 | 72.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 6/0/9 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,564 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| May 2025 | Joseph Girel | 2,498 | TCh-FRA Top 16 GpB | C77 |
| Oct 2023 | Yair Parkhov | 2,495 | Titled Tue Early | C05 |
| Dec 2024 | Yunguo Wan | 2,493 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Dec 2023 | Tomas Kraus | 2,486 | Titled Tue Early | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 369 | 150 | 2,137 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,942 |
| Trophee ADIM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,175 |
| TCh-FRA Rapid Prelim 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,217 |
| Lyon ECAM IM | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,414 |
| TCh-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,515 |
| French Youth Chess Championships 2026 | O18 | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,470 |
| 31st EU-ch U14 | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,189 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luca Ernst's chess games?
449 games by Luca Ernst, from Jun 2016 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 Ernst has played.
What does Luca Ernst play on the first move as White?
Across 224 games with White in our database, Luca Ernst opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luca Ernst answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Luca Ernst play as White?
As White, Luca Ernst's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (40 games, 47.5% win rate); Réti Opening (23 games, 34.8% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 224 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luca Ernst play as Black?
As Black, Luca Ernst most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Modern Defense (18 games, 72.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 225 games.
What is Luca Ernst's FIDE rating?
Luca Ernst is currently rated 2,257 in classical chess, 2,199 in rapid and 2,066 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (May 2023).
How many games has Luca Ernst played?
Our database contains 449 games by Luca Ernst, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 163 wins, 45 draws, 241 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luca Ernst?
449 games by Luca Ernst 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.