Prepare against Lukas Schimnatkowski
DEU · World #8,122 classical · FIDE ID 12936723
Our database contains 304 games by Lukas Schimnatkowski, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lukas Schimnatkowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukas Schimnatkowski 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 | 2,203 | 2,261 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,182 | 2,292 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 304 | 107 | 86 | 111 | 35.2% |
| As White | 148 | 61 | 38 | 49 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 156 | 46 | 48 | 62 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukas Schimnatkowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukas Schimnatkowski's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 113 | 77.4% | 51.8% |
| c4 | 23 | 15.8% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.4% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Schimnatkowski usually continues Nc3 (68.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Schimnatkowski usually continues d4 (40.6% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Schimnatkowski usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Schimnatkowski usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Schimnatkowski usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Schimnatkowski usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 50.6% | 45.1% |
| e6 | 17 | 21.0% | 35.3% |
| e5 | 14 | 17.3% | 53.6% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 11.1% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 86.1% | 40.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Lukas Schimnatkowski's chess games
All 304 games by Lukas Schimnatkowski in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 107 wins, 86 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 14/4/6 | 58.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Bella Khotenashvili | 2,412 | Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Freestyle Open A | ? |
| Aug 2021 | Hasan Abbasifar | 2,392 | 5th Innsbruck Open | B08 |
| Jul 2025 | Alexis Tahay | 2,375 | 58th Biel Master Open | B91 |
| Sep 2022 | Thomas Willemze | 2,371 | Oberliga NRW 2223 | B23 |
| Jan 2023 | Alex Golding | 2,318 | Hastings Masters Open | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-A | 2019 | 36 | 22.5 | 2,014 |
| Hastings Masters Open | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,298 |
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,241 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,205 |
| Oberliga NRW 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,401 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,674 |
| 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,888 |
| NRW Class2 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,104 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukas Schimnatkowski's chess games?
304 games by Lukas Schimnatkowski, from Jul 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 Schimnatkowski has played.
What does Lukas Schimnatkowski play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Lukas Schimnatkowski opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukas Schimnatkowski answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Lukas Schimnatkowski play as White?
As White, Lukas Schimnatkowski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (24 games, 58.3% win rate); Italian Game (20 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 148 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukas Schimnatkowski play as Black?
As Black, Lukas Schimnatkowski most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 156 games.
What is Lukas Schimnatkowski's FIDE rating?
Lukas Schimnatkowski is currently rated 2,203 in classical chess and 2,182 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,261 (May 2023).
How many games has Lukas Schimnatkowski played?
Our database contains 304 games by Lukas Schimnatkowski, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 86 draws, 111 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukas Schimnatkowski?
304 games by Lukas Schimnatkowski 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.