Prepare against Luke Sullivan
United Kingdom · World #100,087 classical · FIDE ID 458899
Our database contains 37 games by Luke Sullivan, covering Oct 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luke Sullivan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luke Sullivan 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 | 1,729 | 1,781 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,686 | 1,732 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,641 | 1,681 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 16.2% |
| As White | 20 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 10.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luke Sullivan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luke Sullivan's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 10 | 50.0% | 15.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 35.0% | 14.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 50% of White games, 15.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Sullivan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Sullivan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …a6 (10% of these games) — Sullivan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 14.3% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Sullivan usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Sullivan usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Sullivan usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Luke Sullivan's chess games
All 37 games by Luke Sullivan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - Jul 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: 6 wins, 6 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Chris Hankey | 1,734 | Stafford Wood Green Blitz Open | A45 |
| May 2020 | Alisha Vyas | 1,675 | chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | C41 |
| Jul 2023 | Graham Grant Jamieson | 1,504 | Stafford Wood Green Blitz Open | C42 |
| Apr 2020 | Chris Clynes | 1,435 | chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B07 |
| Apr 2020 | William Fairclough | 1,412 | chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 5 | 1,521 |
| Wood Green Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 1 | 1,812 |
| Stafford Loz Coopers Birthday | 2024 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,751 |
| Stafford Wood Green Blitz Open | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,919 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luke Sullivan's chess games?
Chess.ceo has 37 of Luke Sullivan's games from Oct 2018 to Jul 2026, free to browse and replay move by move on the interactive board — no signup needed. The preparation view groups all of them into an opening tree so you can see every line Luke Sullivan has played.
What does Luke Sullivan play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Luke Sullivan opens with 1.Nf3 (50% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luke Sullivan answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Luke Sullivan play as White?
As White, Luke Sullivan's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luke Sullivan play as Black?
As Black, Luke Sullivan most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Luke Sullivan's FIDE rating?
Luke Sullivan is currently rated 1,729 in classical chess, 1,686 in rapid and 1,641 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,781 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Luke Sullivan played?
Our database contains 37 games by Luke Sullivan, covering Oct 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 6 draws, 25 losses (16.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luke Sullivan?
Open Luke Sullivan's player page on Chess.ceo and start a free preparation session: it scans all 37 of their games, shows their repertoire move by move in an opening tree, and highlights the lines where they score worst — so you know exactly where to aim. No signup required to explore.