Prepare against Luca Wilmink
DEU · World #77,549 classical · FIDE ID 16245253
When preparing against Luca Wilmink, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 92 games by Luca Wilmink, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luca Wilmink's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luca Wilmink 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 | 1,797 | 1,797 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,709 | 1,709 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,680 | 1,779 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 37 | 11 | 44 | 40.2% |
| As White | 47 | 19 | 3 | 25 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 45 | 18 | 8 | 19 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luca Wilmink's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luca Wilmink's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 93.6% | 42.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 42.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Wilmink usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Wilmink usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Wilmink usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Wilmink usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Wilmink usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 88.0% | 34.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 70.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
Luca Wilmink's chess games
All 92 games by Luca Wilmink in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 37 wins, 11 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Oguzhan Direk | 2,019 | Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | D01 |
| Jan 2026 | Marius Nuerenberg | 1,968 | Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | A46 |
| Jan 2023 | Ingo Buetow | 1,722 | Verden Open B | B01 |
| May 2024 | Karla Reif | 1,701 | ch-GER U25 Open B | A07 |
| Jan 2023 | Petra Grabowski | 1,656 | Verden Open B | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-B | 2023 | 27 | 10 | 1,119 |
| ch-GER U25-C | 2019 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,146 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2020 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,260 |
| GER Pfingstopen U16 | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 1,574 |
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,633 |
| Verden Open B | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,693 |
| Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,905 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luca Wilmink's chess games?
92 games by Luca Wilmink, from Jul 2017 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 Wilmink has played.
What does Luca Wilmink play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Luca Wilmink opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luca Wilmink answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Luca Wilmink play as White?
As White, Luca Wilmink's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luca Wilmink play as Black?
As Black, Luca Wilmink most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Luca Wilmink's FIDE rating?
Luca Wilmink is currently rated 1,797 in classical chess, 1,709 in rapid and 1,680 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,797 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Luca Wilmink played?
Our database contains 92 games by Luca Wilmink, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 11 draws, 44 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luca Wilmink?
92 games by Luca Wilmink 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.