Prepare against Luuk De Man
NLD · World #33,538 classical · FIDE ID 1057464
Our database contains 31 games by Luuk De Man, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luuk De Man's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luuk De Man 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 | 1,966 | 1,992 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,884 | 1,889 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 41.9% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luuk De Man's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luuk De Man's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Man usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Man usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Man usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Man usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Man usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 50.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Luuk De Man's chess games
All 31 games by Luuk De Man in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 13 wins, 3 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Sake Algra | 1,514 | ch-NED U13 | D12 |
| May 2015 | Bram Albertus | 1,413 | ch-NED U13 | D37 |
| May 2016 | Tommy Tran | 1,301 | ch-NED U14 | B34 |
| May 2016 | Daan De Vetten | 1,049 | ch-NED U14 | C46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U13 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,658 |
| ch-NED U11 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | – |
| ch-NED U14 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,217 |
| 49th Utrecht OKU Open | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 2,557 |
| 83rd Leiden Noteboom Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,101 |
| 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,748 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luuk De Man's chess games?
31 games by Luuk De Man, from Sep 2018 to Jul 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 De Man has played.
What does Luuk De Man play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Luuk De Man opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luuk De Man answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games).
What openings does Luuk De Man play as White?
As White, Luuk De Man's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luuk De Man play as Black?
As Black, Luuk De Man most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Luuk De Man's FIDE rating?
Luuk De Man is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess and 1,884 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,992 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Luuk De Man played?
Our database contains 31 games by Luuk De Man, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 3 draws, 15 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luuk De Man?
31 games by Luuk De Man 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.