Prepare against Luke O Hengen
United States · World #15,160 classical · FIDE ID 39920240
When preparing against Luke O Hengen, expect 1.c4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 42 games by Luke O Hengen, covering Sep 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Luke O Hengen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luke O Hengen 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 | 2,105 | 2,105 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,706 | 1,746 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,723 | 1,730 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 12 | 5 | 25 | 28.6% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luke O Hengen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luke O Hengen's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 17 | 85.0% | 47.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 85% of White games, 47.1% score
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Hengen usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Hengen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Hengen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Hengen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Hengen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Luke O Hengen's chess games
All 42 games by Luke O Hengen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - Sep 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Ware Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Joaquin Ignacio Miranda Camus | 2,305 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | B36 |
| Aug 2026 | Mert Ceyhan | 2,274 | 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | — |
| Aug 2026 | Alexander Reprintsev | 2,264 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | B20 |
| Aug 2026 | Joshua Adrian Avila Rodriguez | 2,256 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | A13 |
| Aug 2026 | Eric Alexander Dumitru | 2,124 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 2,001 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,131 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,209 |
| 2026 Chicago Summer Open | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,943 |
| National Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,892 |
| 35th Chicago Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,898 |
| 125th US Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,055 |
| 126th US Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,220 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luke O Hengen's chess games?
42 games by Luke O Hengen, from Sep 2023 to Sep 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 O Hengen has played.
What does Luke O Hengen play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Luke O Hengen opens with 1.c4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luke O Hengen answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Luke O Hengen play as White?
As White, Luke O Hengen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 85.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luke O Hengen play as Black?
As Black, Luke O Hengen most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Luke O Hengen's FIDE rating?
Luke O Hengen is currently rated 2,105 in classical chess, 1,706 in rapid and 1,723 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Luke O Hengen played?
Our database contains 42 games by Luke O Hengen, covering Sep 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 25 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luke O Hengen?
42 games by Luke O Hengen 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.