Prepare against Lukas Breneis
FM · Austria · World #3,881 classical · FIDE ID 1615653
When preparing against Lukas Breneis, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 266 games by Lukas Breneis, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lukas Breneis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukas Breneis 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 | 2,306 | 2,308 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,156 | 2,219 | Jun 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,203 | 2,230 | Jun 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 266 | 103 | 81 | 82 | 38.7% |
| As White | 129 | 55 | 43 | 31 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 137 | 48 | 38 | 51 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukas Breneis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukas Breneis's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 76.7% | 62.6% |
| c4 | 14 | 10.9% | 53.6% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 7.0% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 62.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Breneis usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Breneis usually continues Nc3 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Breneis usually continues d3 (78.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 53.6% score
- …e6 (36% of these games) — Breneis usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Breneis usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Breneis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 75.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 14.8% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 68.0% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 12 | 24.0% | 45.8% |
| f5 | 4 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
Lukas Breneis's chess games
All 266 games by Lukas Breneis in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 103 wins, 81 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A34 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A20 | English Opening | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Christopher Repka | 2,523 | chT2W-AUT 1819 | E70 |
| Jul 2024 | Konstantin Peyrer | 2,425 | ch-AUT | E12 |
| Apr 2020 | Gert Schnider | 2,423 | ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | C29 |
| Aug 2025 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 2,417 | 38th Sonnenterassen Open | C00 |
| May 2020 | Norbert Sommerbauer | 2,395 | ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2024 | 31 | 17 | 2,241 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 2006 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,110 |
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2025 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,234 |
| ch-AUT U18 | 2008 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,092 |
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,376 |
| chT2W-AUT 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 2,257 |
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,159 |
| 37th Schwarzach Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,059 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukas Breneis's chess games?
266 games by Lukas Breneis, from Oct 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 Lukas Breneis has played.
What does Lukas Breneis play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Lukas Breneis opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukas Breneis answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Lukas Breneis play as White?
As White, Lukas Breneis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukas Breneis play as Black?
As Black, Lukas Breneis most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 137 games.
What is Lukas Breneis's FIDE rating?
Lukas Breneis is currently rated 2,306 in classical chess, 2,156 in rapid and 2,203 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Lukas Breneis played?
Our database contains 266 games by Lukas Breneis, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 81 draws, 82 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukas Breneis?
266 games by Lukas Breneis 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.