Prepare against Luka Schwitkowski
FM · DEU · World #2,975 classical · FIDE ID 34610669
Our database contains 71 games by Luka Schwitkowski, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luka Schwitkowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luka Schwitkowski 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 | 2,340 | 2,340 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,195 | 2,195 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,265 | 2,269 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 30 | 21 | 20 | 42.3% |
| As White | 38 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 33 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luka Schwitkowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luka Schwitkowski's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 63.2% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 6 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 13.2% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.9% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Schwitkowski usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Schwitkowski usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Schwitkowski usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Schwitkowski usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 94.1% | 59.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
Luka Schwitkowski's chess games
All 71 games by Luka Schwitkowski in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 30 wins, 21 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | Catalan | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D23 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Kaifan Xie | 2,452 | Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2026 | Open A | E11 |
| Oct 2025 | Klaus Schmitzer | 2,235 | 42nd Muensterland Open | B90 |
| Oct 2025 | Kevin Felczer | 2,221 | 42nd Muensterland Open | B22 |
| May 2026 | Simon Max Skembris | 2,156 | DEM U16 | B40 |
| May 2026 | Marcel Quast | 2,144 | 38. Ruhrhalbinsel Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEM U16 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,292 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,885 |
| 42nd Muensterland Open | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,300 |
| 41st Muensterland Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,130 |
| Bayern Jubilar U12 | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,602 |
| German Youth Teams | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,016 |
| 38. Ruhrhalbinsel Open | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,293 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,202 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luka Schwitkowski's chess games?
71 games by Luka Schwitkowski, from Sep 2022 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 Luka Schwitkowski has played.
What does Luka Schwitkowski play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Luka Schwitkowski opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luka Schwitkowski answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Luka Schwitkowski play as White?
As White, Luka Schwitkowski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luka Schwitkowski play as Black?
As Black, Luka Schwitkowski most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Luka Schwitkowski's FIDE rating?
Luka Schwitkowski is currently rated 2,340 in classical chess, 2,195 in rapid and 2,265 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Luka Schwitkowski played?
Our database contains 71 games by Luka Schwitkowski, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 21 draws, 20 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luka Schwitkowski?
71 games by Luka Schwitkowski 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.