Prepare against Luuk Meulmeester
NLD · World #21,187 classical · FIDE ID 40111776
When preparing against Luuk Meulmeester, expect 1.e4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Luuk Meulmeester, covering Sep 2024 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Luuk Meulmeester's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luuk Meulmeester 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 | 2,048 | 2,163 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,053 | 2,053 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,171 | 2,171 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 39.4% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luuk Meulmeester's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luuk Meulmeester's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 7 | 41.2% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 35.3% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 23.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Meulmeester usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Meulmeester usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Meulmeester usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Meulmeester usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Meulmeester usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Meulmeester usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Luuk Meulmeester's chess games
All 33 games by Luuk Meulmeester in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2024 - 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: 13 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Tim Grutter | 2,304 | Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | B40 |
| Sep 2026 | Roger Labruyere | 2,230 | Dutch Blitz Championship 2026 | Finale A | B28 |
| May 2026 | Achyuth Aravindhan | 2,213 | Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | B32 |
| Aug 2025 | Frank Agter | 2,197 | 27th HZ Open | E10 |
| May 2026 | Gachatur Kazarjan | 2,170 | Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Blitz Championship 2026 | Finale A | 2026 | 11 | 1 | 2,040 |
| Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,396 |
| Open NK Rapid | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1,868 |
| Brasschaat Open | 2025 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,069 |
| 27th HZ Open | 2025 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,240 |
| Scheldemond Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,308 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luuk Meulmeester's chess games?
33 games by Luuk Meulmeester, from Sep 2024 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 Luuk Meulmeester has played.
What does Luuk Meulmeester play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Luuk Meulmeester opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luuk Meulmeester answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Luuk Meulmeester play as White?
As White, Luuk Meulmeester's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luuk Meulmeester play as Black?
As Black, Luuk Meulmeester most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Luuk Meulmeester's FIDE rating?
Luuk Meulmeester is currently rated 2,048 in classical chess, 2,053 in rapid and 2,171 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Luuk Meulmeester played?
Our database contains 33 games by Luuk Meulmeester, covering Sep 2024 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luuk Meulmeester?
33 games by Luuk Meulmeester 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.