Prepare against Lukas Hesch
DEU · World #55,703 classical · FIDE ID 16250133
Our database contains 37 games by Lukas Hesch, covering Nov 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lukas Hesch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukas Hesch 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 | 1,871 | 1,871 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 14 | 6 | 17 | 37.8% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukas Hesch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukas Hesch's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Hesch usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Hesch usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Hesch usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Hesch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Lukas Hesch's chess games
All 37 games by Lukas Hesch in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Willi Schild | 2,088 | 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open | B01 |
| Mar 2026 | Michael Minkovitch | 1,911 | 47th Rhineland Championship 2026 Meisteranwärterturnier | A05 |
| Apr 2026 | Lutz Kemp | 1,908 | 47th Rhineland Championship 2026 Meisteranwärterturnier | A46 |
| Apr 2026 | Uwe Reichert | 1,904 | 47th Rhineland Championship 2026 Meisteranwärterturnier | B01 |
| May 2024 | Georg Fels | 1,609 | 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVR Open | 2019 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,371 |
| 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,586 |
| 11th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,633 |
| 47th Rhineland Championship 2026 Meisteranwärterturnier | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,039 |
| 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 2,178 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukas Hesch's chess games?
37 games by Lukas Hesch, from Nov 2017 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 Lukas Hesch has played.
What does Lukas Hesch play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Lukas Hesch opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukas Hesch answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Lukas Hesch play as White?
As White, Lukas Hesch's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukas Hesch play as Black?
As Black, Lukas Hesch most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Lukas Hesch's FIDE rating?
Lukas Hesch is currently rated 1,871 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,871 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Lukas Hesch played?
Our database contains 37 games by Lukas Hesch, covering Nov 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukas Hesch?
37 games by Lukas Hesch 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.