Prepare against Luis Engel
GM · DEU · World #180 classical · FIDE ID 12961523
Our database contains 755 games by Luis Engel, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luis Engel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Engel 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 | 2,592 | 2,594 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,452 | 2,455 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,455 | 2,455 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 755 | 393 | 216 | 146 | 52.1% |
| As White | 387 | 225 | 111 | 51 | 58.1% |
| As Black | 368 | 168 | 105 | 95 | 45.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Engel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Engel's side.
First moves as White (387 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 353 | 91.2% | 72.5% |
| c4 | 16 | 4.1% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 13 | 3.4% | 88.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 72.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Engel usually continues Nf3 (78.3% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Engel usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Engel usually continues d4 (70.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Engel usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Engel usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Engel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 176 | 88.9% | 63.1% |
| e5 | 10 | 5.1% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 3.5% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 93 | 84.5% | 57.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 8.2% | 61.1% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.6% | 87.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.6% | 87.5% |
Luis Engel's chess games
All 755 games by Luis Engel in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 393 wins, 216 draws, 146 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 47 | 25/14/8 | 53.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 38 | 22/10/6 | 57.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 20/7/3 | 66.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 27 | 13/11/3 | 48.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 26 | 18/7/1 | 69.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 76 | 37/15/24 | 48.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 39 | 24/6/9 | 61.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 25 | 10/11/4 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 14/2/8 | 58.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 21 | 4/9/8 | 19.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 19 | 3/10/6 | 15.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Bassem Amin | 2,695 | EU-Cup Online Final | C77 |
| Oct 2023 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,680 | Bundesliga 2023-24 | C00 |
| Jul 2021 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,669 | German Masters | C07 |
| Feb 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,659 | Hobbits Invitational | B45 |
| Dec 2019 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,647 | Bundesliga 1920 | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbits Invitational | 2021 | 44 | 24 | 2,642 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2024 | 23 | 16 | 2,563 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2014 | 22 | 16.5 | 1,908 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2022 | 21 | 19 | 2,556 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2014 | 20 | 17 | 1,874 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2016 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,224 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2018 | 18 | 13 | 2,341 |
| German Masters | 2022 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,653 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexander Donchenko (26 games) · Nico Georgiadis (23 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Engel's chess games?
755 games by Luis Engel, from Dec 2012 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 Luis Engel has played.
What does Luis Engel play on the first move as White?
Across 387 games with White in our database, Luis Engel opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Engel answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Luis Engel play as White?
As White, Luis Engel's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (47 games, 53.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (38 games, 57.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 387 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Engel play as Black?
As Black, Luis Engel most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (76 games, 48.7% win rate); Sicilian (39 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (25 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 368 games.
What is Luis Engel's FIDE rating?
Luis Engel is currently rated 2,592 in classical chess, 2,452 in rapid and 2,455 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,594 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Luis Engel played?
Our database contains 755 games by Luis Engel, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 393 wins, 216 draws, 146 losses (52.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Engel?
755 games by Luis Engel 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.