Prepare against Luke Anthony Honey
United Kingdom · World #17,051 classical · FIDE ID 343403425
When preparing against Luke Anthony Honey, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 137 games by Luke Anthony Honey, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luke Anthony Honey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luke Anthony Honey 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 | 2,085 | 2,085 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 1,977 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,076 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 59 | 35 | 43 | 43.1% |
| As White | 66 | 31 | 11 | 24 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 71 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luke Anthony Honey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luke Anthony Honey's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 77.3% | 55.9% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 18.2% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.5% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Honey usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Honey usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Honey usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Honey usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Honey usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 22 | 68.8% | 65.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 15.6% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 15.6% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 100.0% | 54.8% |
Luke Anthony Honey's chess games
All 137 games by Luke Anthony Honey in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 59 wins, 35 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Dreelinck,Adriaan | 2,244 | 47th Ghent Open 2026 | C11 |
| Feb 2024 | Koby Kalavannan | 2,223 | ch-British Universities | A36 |
| Mar 2024 | Matthieu Loncke | 2,175 | Reykjavik Open | D17 |
| Jul 2026 | Godde,Matthias | 2,155 | 47th Ghent Open 2026 | A07 |
| Jul 2025 | Owen Crawford | 2,124 | 20th South Wales Int | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,107 |
| ch-British Universities | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,026 |
| 20th South Wales Int | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,178 |
| 97th Hastings Masters Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,952 |
| 111th ch-GBR | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,919 |
| 21st South Wales Int 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,004 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,088 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Plate | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,767 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luke Anthony Honey's chess games?
137 games by Luke Anthony Honey, from Sep 2022 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 Luke Anthony Honey has played.
What does Luke Anthony Honey play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Luke Anthony Honey opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luke Anthony Honey answers 1...c6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Luke Anthony Honey play as White?
As White, Luke Anthony Honey's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luke Anthony Honey play as Black?
As Black, Luke Anthony Honey most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Luke Anthony Honey's FIDE rating?
Luke Anthony Honey is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Luke Anthony Honey played?
Our database contains 137 games by Luke Anthony Honey, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 35 draws, 43 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luke Anthony Honey?
137 games by Luke Anthony Honey 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.