Prepare against Ludwig Fantin
FM · France · World #15,285 classical · FIDE ID 609676
Our database contains 209 games by Ludwig Fantin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ludwig Fantin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ludwig Fantin 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 | 2,102 | 2,295 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,172 | 2,221 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,027 | 2,213 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 209 | 64 | 45 | 100 | 30.6% |
| As White | 110 | 37 | 21 | 52 | 33.6% |
| As Black | 99 | 27 | 24 | 48 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ludwig Fantin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ludwig Fantin's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 87.3% | 44.8% |
| d4 | 8 | 7.3% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.5% | 30.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 44.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Fantin usually continues Nf3 (34.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Fantin usually continues d4 (60.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Fantin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Fantin usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Fantin usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Fantin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 97.7% | 38.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 85.7% | 40.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 14.3% | 41.7% |
Ludwig Fantin's chess games
All 209 games by Ludwig Fantin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 64 wins, 45 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A39 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| E94 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Anthony C. Kosten | 2,522 | 12th Montpellier Open | A17 |
| Jul 2006 | Laurent Guidarelli | 2,437 | Montpellier Loubatiere Memorial | B06 |
| Jul 2006 | Lawrence Trent | 2,434 | Montpellier Loubatiere Memorial | A45 |
| Jul 2006 | Patrice Etchegaray | 2,385 | Montpellier Loubatiere Memorial | B33 |
| Dec 2004 | Pierre-Yves Toulzac | 2,301 | chT2-FRA 0405 | C09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U20 | 1999 | 12 | 1.5 | 1,961 |
| chT2A-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,023 |
| chT2W-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,090 |
| 12th ch-EU | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 2,235 |
| 31st Metz Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,295 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 2,183 |
| White Rose Int 2nd | 2000 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,099 |
| 6th Rohde Open | 2006 | 8 | 6 | 2,239 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ludwig Fantin's chess games?
209 games by Ludwig Fantin, from Apr 2003 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 Ludwig Fantin has played.
What does Ludwig Fantin play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Ludwig Fantin opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ludwig Fantin answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Ludwig Fantin play as White?
As White, Ludwig Fantin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ludwig Fantin play as Black?
As Black, Ludwig Fantin most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Ludwig Fantin's FIDE rating?
Ludwig Fantin is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess, 2,172 in rapid and 2,027 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,295 (May 2010).
How many games has Ludwig Fantin played?
Our database contains 209 games by Ludwig Fantin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 45 draws, 100 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ludwig Fantin?
209 games by Ludwig Fantin 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.