Prepare against Lukas Monnerjahn
DEU · World #59,415 classical · FIDE ID 16218353
When preparing against Lukas Monnerjahn, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (87%).
Our database contains 110 games by Lukas Monnerjahn, covering Oct 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lukas Monnerjahn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukas Monnerjahn 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 | 1,858 | 1,914 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 46 | 22 | 42 | 41.8% |
| As White | 58 | 25 | 15 | 18 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 52 | 21 | 7 | 24 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukas Monnerjahn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukas Monnerjahn's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 56.9% | 48.5% |
| d4 | 23 | 39.7% | 67.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 48.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Monnerjahn usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Monnerjahn usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Monnerjahn usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 67.4% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Monnerjahn usually continues c4 (85.7% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Monnerjahn usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Monnerjahn usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 69.0% | 42.5% |
| c5 | 9 | 31.0% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 86.7% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Lukas Monnerjahn's chess games
All 110 games by Lukas Monnerjahn in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 46 wins, 22 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Catalan | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Harald Kiesel | 2,035 | Verden Open A | C54 |
| Jan 2023 | Hans Juergen Klages | 2,034 | Verden Open A | E76 |
| May 2026 | Aras Kutlar | 2,021 | 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | B30 |
| Jan 2023 | Ulf Stoy | 1,990 | Verden Open A | E67 |
| Jan 2023 | Peter Anderberg | 1,944 | Verden Open A | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2021 | 21 | 10 | 1,744 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2019 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,751 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2017 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,512 |
| ch-Bremen Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,750 |
| Verden Open A | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,169 |
| Bremen Silvester Open B | 2022 | 7 | 6 | 1,920 |
| 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,883 |
| JBLN West 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,720 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukas Monnerjahn's chess games?
110 games by Lukas Monnerjahn, from Oct 2016 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 Monnerjahn has played.
What does Lukas Monnerjahn play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Lukas Monnerjahn opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukas Monnerjahn answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Lukas Monnerjahn play as White?
As White, Lukas Monnerjahn's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukas Monnerjahn play as Black?
As Black, Lukas Monnerjahn most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Lukas Monnerjahn's FIDE rating?
Lukas Monnerjahn is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,914 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Lukas Monnerjahn played?
Our database contains 110 games by Lukas Monnerjahn, covering Oct 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 22 draws, 42 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukas Monnerjahn?
110 games by Lukas Monnerjahn 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.