Prepare against Luka Skuhala
CM · SVN · World #10,785 classical · FIDE ID 14605678
When preparing against Luka Skuhala, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 487 games by Luka Skuhala, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luka Skuhala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luka Skuhala 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 | 2,158 | 2,216 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,203 | 2,239 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,321 | 2,369 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 487 | 194 | 149 | 144 | 39.8% |
| As White | 249 | 106 | 74 | 69 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 238 | 88 | 75 | 75 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luka Skuhala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luka Skuhala's side.
First moves as White (249 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 245 | 98.4% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.2% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Skuhala usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Skuhala usually continues Nf3 (69.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Skuhala usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Skuhala usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Skuhala usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Skuhala usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 134 | 91.8% | 54.1% |
| e5 | 11 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 92.3% | 50.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.7% | 60.0% |
Luka Skuhala's chess games
All 487 games by Luka Skuhala in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 194 wins, 149 draws, 144 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian | 41 | 17/11/13 | 41.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 30 | 18/5/7 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 22 | 9/9/4 | 40.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 17 | 12/4/1 | 70.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 58 | 28/8/22 | 48.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 34 | 15/6/13 | 44.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 12/2/4 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 2/8/6 | 12.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Evgenij Agrest | 2,581 | PRO League KO Stage | D02 |
| Mar 2018 | Yannick Gozzoli | 2,576 | PRO League KO Stage | C54 |
| Jan 2018 | Johann Hjartarson | 2,536 | PRO League Stage | E41 |
| Feb 2018 | Quinten Ducarmon | 2,472 | PRO League Stage | B12 |
| Sep 2015 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,455 | 25th EU-ch U16 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SLO U20 | 2018 | 47 | 28.5 | 2,006 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 39 | 15 | 2,253 |
| chT2-SLO East | 2016 | 34 | 19.5 | 2,046 |
| ch-SLO U20 | 2014 | 24 | 15 | 1,942 |
| ch-SLO U10 | 2009 | 19 | 13 | 1,660 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2008 | 18 | 10 | 1,790 |
| ch-SLO U14 | 2013 | 18 | 13 | 1,923 |
| chT-SLO U16 | 2015 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,824 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luka Skuhala's chess games?
487 games by Luka Skuhala, from Jan 2010 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 Luka Skuhala has played.
What does Luka Skuhala play on the first move as White?
Across 249 games with White in our database, Luka Skuhala opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.g3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luka Skuhala answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Luka Skuhala play as White?
As White, Luka Skuhala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (41 games, 41.5% win rate); Italian Game (30 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (22 games, 40.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 249 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luka Skuhala play as Black?
As Black, Luka Skuhala most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (58 games, 48.3% win rate); Sicilian (34 games, 44.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 238 games.
What is Luka Skuhala's FIDE rating?
Luka Skuhala is currently rated 2,158 in classical chess, 2,203 in rapid and 2,321 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,216 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Luka Skuhala played?
Our database contains 487 games by Luka Skuhala, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 194 wins, 149 draws, 144 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luka Skuhala?
487 games by Luka Skuhala 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.