Prepare against Luuk Baselmans
FM · NLD · World #2,316 classical · FIDE ID 1051008
Our database contains 444 games by Luuk Baselmans, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luuk Baselmans's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luuk Baselmans 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 | 2,367 | 2,406 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,395 | 2,411 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,243 | 2,243 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 444 | 195 | 109 | 140 | 43.9% |
| As White | 218 | 106 | 46 | 66 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 226 | 89 | 63 | 74 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luuk Baselmans's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luuk Baselmans's side.
First moves as White (218 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 218 | 100.0% | 59.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Baselmans usually continues Nf3 (58.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Baselmans usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Baselmans usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 77 | 67.5% | 60.4% |
| c5 | 17 | 14.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 16 | 14.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 3.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 70.7% | 52.4% |
| e6 | 15 | 25.9% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Luuk Baselmans's chess games
All 444 games by Luuk Baselmans in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 195 wins, 109 draws, 140 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 37 | 19/7/11 | 51.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 25 | 9/7/9 | 36.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 8/7/8 | 34.8% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 9/3/0 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 9/0/2 | 81.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 25 | 12/7/6 | 48.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Catalan | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Benjamin Bok | 2,615 | Helmond Rapid Open | A20 |
| May 2026 | Loek Van Wely | 2,552 | Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | B40 |
| Nov 2024 | Predrag Nikolic | 2,548 | Dutch League 2024-25 | B00 |
| Mar 2021 | Levente Vajda | 2,534 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | C01 |
| Dec 2025 | Vitaly Kunin | 2,508 | Dutch League 2025-26 | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U13 | 2013 | 27 | 14 | 1,558 |
| Dieren Open | 2023 | 18 | 10 | 2,201 |
| ch-NED U16 | 2017 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,846 |
| ch-NED U11 | 2011 | 18 | 12 | 1,288 |
| ch-NED U15 | 2015 | 18 | 10 | 1,786 |
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 18 | 15.5 | 2,489 |
| Dutch Open | 2025 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,326 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-D | 2021 | 12 | 6 | 1,880 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luuk Baselmans's chess games?
444 games by Luuk Baselmans, from Jun 2015 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 Luuk Baselmans has played.
What does Luuk Baselmans play on the first move as White?
Across 218 games with White in our database, Luuk Baselmans opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luuk Baselmans answers 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Luuk Baselmans play as White?
As White, Luuk Baselmans's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (37 games, 51.4% win rate); Italian Game (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (23 games, 34.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 218 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luuk Baselmans play as Black?
As Black, Luuk Baselmans most often plays: French: Classical Variation (25 games, 48.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate); French: Advance Variation (15 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 226 games.
What is Luuk Baselmans's FIDE rating?
Luuk Baselmans is currently rated 2,367 in classical chess, 2,395 in rapid and 2,243 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,406 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Luuk Baselmans played?
Our database contains 444 games by Luuk Baselmans, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 195 wins, 109 draws, 140 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luuk Baselmans?
444 games by Luuk Baselmans 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.