Prepare against Michal Luch
IM · Poland · World #3,003 classical · FIDE ID 1120042
When preparing against Michal Luch, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 21.3% over 47 games.
Our database contains 1,297 games by Michal Luch, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michal Luch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Luch 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 | 2,338 | 2,449 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,370 | 2,467 | Feb 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,359 | 2,488 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,297 | 435 | 598 | 264 | 33.5% |
| As White | 644 | 236 | 295 | 113 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 653 | 199 | 303 | 151 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Luch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Luch's side.
First moves as White (644 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 395 | 61.3% | 60.9% |
| e4 | 157 | 24.4% | 53.2% |
| Nf3 | 54 | 8.4% | 63.9% |
| c4 | 18 | 2.8% | 58.3% |
| Nc3 | 14 | 2.2% | 64.3% |
| f4 | 4 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Luch usually continues c4 (60.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Luch usually continues c4 (63.7% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Luch usually continues e4 (85.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Luch usually continues Nf3 (54.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Luch usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Luch usually continues d4 (47.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (326 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 194 | 59.5% | 60.3% |
| e5 | 59 | 18.1% | 43.2% |
| Nf6 | 39 | 12.0% | 48.7% |
| e6 | 30 | 9.2% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 135 | 66.2% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 41 | 20.1% | 47.6% |
| g6 | 15 | 7.4% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 4.4% | 55.6% |
| f5 | 4 | 2.0% | 62.5% |
Michal Luch's chess games
All 1,297 games by Michal Luch in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 435 wins, 598 draws, 264 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 83 | 39/31/13 | 47.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 58 | 18/30/10 | 31.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 55 | 23/25/7 | 41.8% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 39 | 17/16/6 | 43.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 18/15/1 | 52.9% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 29 | 8/12/9 | 27.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 24 | 9/13/2 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 68 | 28/31/9 | 41.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 47 | 10/30/7 | 21.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 46 | 19/14/13 | 41.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 37 | 10/17/10 | 27.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 12/15/6 | 36.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 30 | 14/8/8 | 46.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 26 | 7/11/8 | 26.9% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 19 | 8/11/0 | 42.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,684 | ch-EU blitz | E04 |
| Feb 2011 | Tomi Nyback | 2,635 | Bundesliga 2010-11 | D30 |
| Feb 2017 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,584 | Titled Tue | D11 |
| Apr 2008 | Levente Vajda | 2,582 | 9th ch-EU | C69 |
| Jun 2008 | Vladimir Georgiev | 2,572 | Conegliano Open | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 1st League | 2023 | 59 | 33 | 2,390 |
| chT-POR | 2019 | 47 | 25.5 | 2,426 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,351 |
| Litomysl Open | 2005 | 23 | 15 | 2,366 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2004 | 21 | 15 | 2,364 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2014 | 18 | 10 | 2,328 |
| chT-POL Ekstraliga | 2022 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,446 |
| ch-Wroclaw | 2004 | 17 | 12 | 2,346 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tomasz Warakomski (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Luch's chess games?
1,297 games by Michal Luch, from Apr 2003 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 Michal Luch has played.
What does Michal Luch play on the first move as White?
Across 644 games with White in our database, Michal Luch opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Luch answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Michal Luch play as White?
As White, Michal Luch's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (83 games, 47.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (58 games, 31.0% win rate); Slav Defense (55 games, 41.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 644 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Luch play as Black?
As Black, Michal Luch most often plays: Sicilian (68 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (47 games, 21.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (46 games, 41.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 653 games.
What is Michal Luch's FIDE rating?
Michal Luch is currently rated 2,338 in classical chess, 2,370 in rapid and 2,359 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,449 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Michal Luch played?
Our database contains 1,297 games by Michal Luch, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 435 wins, 598 draws, 264 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Luch?
1,297 games by Michal Luch 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.