Prepare against Peter Luban
DEU · World #71,647 classical · FIDE ID 4659678
When preparing against Peter Luban, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 53 games by Peter Luban, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Luban's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Luban 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 | 1,816 | 2,122 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 15 | 24 | 14 | 28.3% |
| As White | 25 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Luban's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Luban's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 72.0% | 47.2% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 28.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Luban usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Luban usually continues Qe2 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Luban usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Luban usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Luban usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Luban usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Peter Luban's chess games
All 53 games by Peter Luban in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 24 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B57 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Vlastimil Loucek | 2,291 | 19th Pardubice Jihlavanka Open B | E17 |
| Jul 2019 | Milos Blazek | 1,997 | 30th Pardubice Czech Open C | C54 |
| Jul 2019 | Hans Vigleik Jakobsen | 1,965 | 30th Pardubice Czech Open C | E67 |
| Feb 2002 | Daniel Siedentopf | 1,897 | 7th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | C00 |
| Feb 2002 | Klaus Ritter | 1,750 | 7th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | B57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 1,972 |
| 5th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2000 | 8 | 3.5 | – |
| 15th Bolzano Open | 2000 | 8 | 2 | 2,039 |
| 6th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2001 | 7 | 4 | 2,149 |
| 18th Erlangen Open | 2003 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,908 |
| 17th Erlangen Open | 2002 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,900 |
| 30th Pardubice Czech Open C | 2019 | 3 | 2 | 2,129 |
| 10th Dresden Open | 2001 | 3 | 1 | 2,041 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Luban's chess games?
53 games by Peter Luban, from Apr 2003 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 Peter Luban has played.
What does Peter Luban play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Peter Luban opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Luban answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Peter Luban play as White?
As White, Peter Luban's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Luban play as Black?
As Black, Peter Luban most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Peter Luban's FIDE rating?
Peter Luban is currently rated 1,816 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,122 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Peter Luban played?
Our database contains 53 games by Peter Luban, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 24 draws, 14 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Luban?
53 games by Peter Luban 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.