Prepare against Luke Freeman
United Kingdom · World #25,788 classical · FIDE ID 343411959
Our database contains 102 games by Luke Freeman, covering Dec 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luke Freeman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luke Freeman 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 | 2,013 | 2,015 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 2,026 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 1,885 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 39 | 32 | 31 | 38.2% |
| As White | 52 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 50 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luke Freeman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luke Freeman's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 94.2% | 55.1% |
| g3 | 3 | 5.8% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Freeman usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Freeman usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Freeman usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 6% of White games, 83.3% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Freeman usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Freeman usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Freeman usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 100.0% | 47.6% |
Luke Freeman's chess games
All 102 games by Luke Freeman in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 39 wins, 32 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B45 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A00 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Obioma ONUOHA | 2,056 | Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Weekend Open | B27 |
| Dec 2025 | Lars Balzer | 2,026 | Hastings Masters 2025-26 | B28 |
| Jul 2024 | Lewis A Turner | 1,955 | ch-BCF PM U2050 Open | B38 |
| Apr 2026 | James Fawcett | 1,938 | 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - Blitz | A00 |
| Aug 2026 | Karan Kukreja | 1,935 | 2026 British Chess Championships: | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight Masters | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,931 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,857 |
| ch-BCF U14 Blitz | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,703 |
| ch-BCF U14 rapid | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,691 |
| Hastings Masters 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,947 |
| 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - Blitz | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,066 |
| ch-ENG U12 | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,457 |
| ch-BCF U14 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,784 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luke Freeman's chess games?
102 games by Luke Freeman, from Dec 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 Freeman has played.
What does Luke Freeman play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Luke Freeman opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luke Freeman answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Luke Freeman play as White?
As White, Luke Freeman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luke Freeman play as Black?
As Black, Luke Freeman most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Luke Freeman's FIDE rating?
Luke Freeman is currently rated 2,013 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Luke Freeman played?
Our database contains 102 games by Luke Freeman, covering Dec 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 32 draws, 31 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luke Freeman?
102 games by Luke Freeman 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.