Prepare against Luuk Weidema
NLD · World #77,576 classical · FIDE ID 1046136
When preparing against Luuk Weidema, expect 1.f4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Luuk Weidema, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luuk Weidema's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luuk Weidema 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 | 1,797 | 1,799 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 12 | 8 | 15 | 34.3% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luuk Weidema's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luuk Weidema's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 8 | 44.4% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 27.8% | 30.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 44% of White games, 56.3% score
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Weidema usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Weidema usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Weidema usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Weidema usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Weidema usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Weidema usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 75.0% | 22.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 100.0% | 87.5% |
Luuk Weidema's chess games
All 35 games by Luuk Weidema in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D73 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Bart Van den Bosse | 1,843 | ch-Leiden SB 1819 | A95 |
| May 2019 | Olivier Huizer | 1,818 | ch-Leiden SB 1819 | C00 |
| Jul 2015 | Adrien Ceripa | 1,657 | Agneaux St Lo U16 Open 17th | A03 |
| Mar 2019 | Frank Hordijk | 1,544 | ch-Leiden SB 1819 | A85 |
| Oct 2018 | Otto Brunner | 1,214 | ch-Leiden SB 1819 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U13 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | – |
| ch-Leiden SB 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,749 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,213 |
| ch-NED U14 Open | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 943 |
| ch-Leiden SB 1920 | 2020 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,840 |
| Agneaux St Lo U16 Open 17th | 2015 | 1 | 1 | 2,057 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luuk Weidema's chess games?
35 games by Luuk Weidema, from Aug 2013 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 Weidema has played.
What does Luuk Weidema play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Luuk Weidema opens with 1.f4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luuk Weidema answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Luuk Weidema play as White?
As White, Luuk Weidema's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luuk Weidema play as Black?
As Black, Luuk Weidema most often plays: Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Luuk Weidema's FIDE rating?
Luuk Weidema is currently rated 1,797 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,799 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Luuk Weidema played?
Our database contains 35 games by Luuk Weidema, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luuk Weidema?
35 games by Luuk Weidema 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.