Prepare against Markus Luy
DEU · World #104,013 classical · FIDE ID 12959111
When preparing against Markus Luy, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 45 games by Markus Luy, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Luy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Luy 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 | 1,718 | 1,742 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,653 | 1,724 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 33.3% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Luy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Luy's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 68.0% | 73.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 16.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 73.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Luy usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Luy usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Luy usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Luy usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Luy usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Markus Luy's chess games
All 45 games by Markus Luy in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 15 wins, 17 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Helene Weinmann | 1,687 | 89th ch-Saarland B | D02 |
| Apr 2014 | Robert Kluge | 1,499 | 89th ch-Saarland B | D35 |
| Apr 2009 | Michael2 Schaefer | 1,458 | ch-Saarland C | C55 |
| Apr 2014 | Thomas Trienens | 1,437 | 89th ch-Saarland B | C54 |
| Mar 2010 | Jonas Baecker | 1,386 | 85th ch-Saarland C | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Saarland C | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,510 |
| chD-Saarland | 1993 | 9 | 3 | – |
| 89th ch-Saarland B | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,638 |
| 85th ch-Saarland C | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 1,467 |
| ch-Saarland B | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,292 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Luy's chess games?
45 games by Markus Luy, from Oct 2014 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 Markus Luy has played.
What does Markus Luy play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Markus Luy opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Luy answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games).
What openings does Markus Luy play as White?
As White, Markus Luy's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Luy play as Black?
As Black, Markus Luy most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Markus Luy's FIDE rating?
Markus Luy is currently rated 1,718 in classical chess, 1,653 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,742 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Markus Luy played?
Our database contains 45 games by Markus Luy, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 17 draws, 13 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Luy?
45 games by Markus Luy 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.