Prepare against Lukas Oestmann
CHE · World #28,259 classical · FIDE ID 1326457
Our database contains 61 games by Lukas Oestmann, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lukas Oestmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukas Oestmann 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 | 1,996 | 2,017 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,754 | 1,754 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 32.8% |
| As White | 29 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukas Oestmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukas Oestmann's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 96.6% | 48.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Oestmann usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Oestmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Oestmann usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Oestmann usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 70.6% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Lukas Oestmann's chess games
All 61 games by Lukas Oestmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 20 wins, 19 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Prokopios Mamalis | 2,146 | Biel Open B 56th | B23 |
| Jul 2023 | Roland Arbinger | 2,063 | Biel Open B 56th | B08 |
| Sep 2022 | Tin Bajo | 1,999 | 26th Nova Gorica Open A | C88 |
| Jul 2023 | Michal Mirski | 1,993 | Biel Open B 56th | B36 |
| Sep 2022 | Florian Charaus | 1,993 | 26th Nova Gorica Open A | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59th Biel MTO 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,993 |
| 57th Biel ATO | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 1,997 |
| 26th Nova Gorica Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,963 |
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,880 |
| Biel Open B 56th | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 2,210 |
| ch-SUI U16 | 2014 | 6 | 1 | 1,505 |
| Bodensee Open | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,808 |
| Schaffhausen Open | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,717 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukas Oestmann's chess games?
61 games by Lukas Oestmann, from Jan 2012 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 Oestmann has played.
What does Lukas Oestmann play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Lukas Oestmann opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukas Oestmann answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Lukas Oestmann play as White?
As White, Lukas Oestmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukas Oestmann play as Black?
As Black, Lukas Oestmann most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Lukas Oestmann's FIDE rating?
Lukas Oestmann is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess and 1,754 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,017 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Lukas Oestmann played?
Our database contains 61 games by Lukas Oestmann, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 19 draws, 22 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukas Oestmann?
61 games by Lukas Oestmann 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.