Prepare against Robert Ludewig
Luxembourg · World #63,087 classical · FIDE ID 4001001
When preparing against Robert Ludewig, expect 1.f4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 43.3% over 30 games.
Our database contains 63 games by Robert Ludewig, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Ludewig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Ludewig 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 | 1,845 | 1,929 | Dec 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,809 | 1,909 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,778 | 1,898 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 33.3% |
| As White | 31 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 32 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Ludewig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Ludewig's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 30 | 96.8% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 97% of White games, 56.7% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Ludewig usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Ludewig usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Ludewig usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Ludewig usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 94.1% | 53.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 14.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Robert Ludewig's chess games
All 63 games by Robert Ludewig in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 21 wins, 21 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 30 | 13/8/9 | 43.3% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Claude Hoegener | 2,020 | ch-LUX AB | A02 |
| Apr 1998 | Tom Weber | 1,880 | ch-LUX ABC | C54 |
| Apr 1997 | Francis Schmit | 1,855 | ch-LUX ABC | A03 |
| Apr 2007 | Peter R. Bishop | 1,813 | ch-LUX AB | D00 |
| Apr 1997 | Ewald Engel | 1,790 | ch-LUX ABC | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LUX ABC | 1998 | 18 | 11 | 1,969 |
| chT-Luxembourg | 1994 | 12 | 6 | 2,255 |
| 1st Kaupthing Open B | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,658 |
| ch-Luxembourg | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 1,891 |
| ch-LUX AB | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,029 |
| Mitropa Cup 11th | 1987 | 4 | 0 | 1,971 |
| Eupen Open | 1993 | 1 | 0 | 2,110 |
| chT-LUX 2016/17 | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,470 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Ludewig's chess games?
63 games by Robert Ludewig, from Oct 2007 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 Robert Ludewig has played.
What does Robert Ludewig play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Robert Ludewig opens with 1.f4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Ludewig answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Robert Ludewig play as White?
As White, Robert Ludewig's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (30 games, 43.3% win rate); London System (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Ludewig play as Black?
As Black, Robert Ludewig most often plays: Scotch Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Robert Ludewig's FIDE rating?
Robert Ludewig is currently rated 1,845 in classical chess, 1,809 in rapid and 1,778 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,929 (Dec 2014).
How many games has Robert Ludewig played?
Our database contains 63 games by Robert Ludewig, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 21 draws, 21 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Ludewig?
63 games by Robert Ludewig 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.