Prepare against Luca Madel
DEU · World #73,086 classical · FIDE ID 16296516
When preparing against Luca Madel, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Luca Madel, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luca Madel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luca Madel 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 | 1,811 | 1,811 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,802 | 1,802 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,771 | 1,771 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 13 | 9 | 19 | 31.7% |
| As White | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luca Madel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luca Madel's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 90.0% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Madel usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Madel usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Madel usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Madel usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 46.7% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 10.0% |
Luca Madel's chess games
All 41 games by Luca Madel in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 13 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Maxime Duchatel | 1,682 | ch-EU Union U14 | B21 |
| Aug 2024 | Nikol Barteckova | 1,669 | ch-EU Union U14 | C02 |
| Dec 2023 | Jakob Greive | 1,558 | chT-GER U12 | D02 |
| Aug 2024 | Maria Ochkova | 1,553 | ch-EU Union U14 | C01 |
| Dec 2022 | Roman Kulkovets | 1,509 | chT-GER U12 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U12 | 2023 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,312 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,227 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,337 |
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,699 |
| 22. Lichtenberger Sommer 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,926 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luca Madel's chess games?
41 games by Luca Madel, from Sep 2021 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 Madel has played.
What does Luca Madel play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Luca Madel opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luca Madel answers 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Luca Madel play as White?
As White, Luca Madel's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luca Madel play as Black?
As Black, Luca Madel most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Luca Madel's FIDE rating?
Luca Madel is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess, 1,802 in rapid and 1,771 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,811 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Luca Madel played?
Our database contains 41 games by Luca Madel, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luca Madel?
41 games by Luca Madel 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.