Prepare against Lukasz Reichel
Poland · World #44,538 classical · FIDE ID 1135961
When preparing against Lukasz Reichel, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 121 games by Lukasz Reichel, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lukasz Reichel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukasz Reichel 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 | 1,915 | 1,945 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,875 | 1,875 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,853 | 1,853 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 31 | 28 | 62 | 25.6% |
| As White | 58 | 20 | 13 | 25 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 63 | 11 | 15 | 37 | 17.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukasz Reichel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukasz Reichel's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 70.7% | 45.1% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 22.4% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 45.1% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Reichel usually continues Nf3 (41.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Reichel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Reichel usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 46.2% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Reichel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Reichel usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Reichel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 100.0% | 30.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 63.2% | 20.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Lukasz Reichel's chess games
All 121 games by Lukasz Reichel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 31 wins, 28 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 5/3/11 | 26.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Daniel Trybus | 2,258 | ch-POL sf | B90 |
| Aug 2023 | Jiri Bauma | 2,158 | Jesenik Open A | B32 |
| Aug 2023 | Jan Kolar | 2,083 | Jesenik Open A | B99 |
| Sep 2025 | Grigorij Sichnenko | 2,047 | Slovakia Open | D15 |
| Nov 2008 | Zbigniew Labus | 2,022 | chRzeszow A | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 19 | 6 | 1,763 |
| ch-POL sf | 2023 | 15 | 4 | 1,807 |
| ch-Krakow KKSz | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,122 |
| 2nd Bratislava exe Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,917 |
| 57th Rubinstein Memorial Open D | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,757 |
| chRzeszow A | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,974 |
| Slovakia Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,908 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open A | 2023 | 8 | 1 | 1,746 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukasz Reichel's chess games?
121 games by Lukasz Reichel, from Oct 2005 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 Lukasz Reichel has played.
What does Lukasz Reichel play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Lukasz Reichel opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukasz Reichel answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Lukasz Reichel play as White?
As White, Lukasz Reichel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukasz Reichel play as Black?
As Black, Lukasz Reichel most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Lukasz Reichel's FIDE rating?
Lukasz Reichel is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess, 1,875 in rapid and 1,853 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,945 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Lukasz Reichel played?
Our database contains 121 games by Lukasz Reichel, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 28 draws, 62 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukasz Reichel?
121 games by Lukasz Reichel 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.