Prepare against Rolf Luckow
DEU · World #9,845 classical · FIDE ID 4639707
Our database contains 251 games by Rolf Luckow, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rolf Luckow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rolf Luckow 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 | 2,172 | 2,224 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 251 | 83 | 104 | 64 | 33.1% |
| As White | 119 | 46 | 47 | 26 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 132 | 37 | 57 | 38 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rolf Luckow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rolf Luckow's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 38.7% | 59.8% |
| d4 | 38 | 31.9% | 59.2% |
| b3 | 26 | 21.8% | 59.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.2% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Luckow usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Luckow usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Luckow usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Luckow usually continues Nf3 (47.8% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Luckow usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Luckow usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 73.3% | 42.0% |
| c6 | 12 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 72.4% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 27.6% | 68.8% |
Rolf Luckow's chess games
All 251 games by Rolf Luckow 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: 83 wins, 104 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 26 | 11/9/6 | 42.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 20 | 2/13/5 | 10.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 1/8/3 | 8.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Johannes Florstedt | 2,355 | BL2-Nord 1920 | A01 |
| Jan 1996 | Dirk Lampe | 2,320 | Oberliga Nord N 9596 | A41 |
| Feb 2007 | Rafal Tomczak | 2,316 | Oberliga Nord N 0607 | B17 |
| Jan 2001 | Kai Karl Krueger | 2,285 | ch-S Schleswig Holstein VM 56th | A48 |
| Dec 1998 | Torsten Werbeck | 2,265 | Travemuende Open | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Nord N 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,148 |
| 15th Kiel Open | 2002 | 9 | 6 | 2,399 |
| 5th Wichern Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,970 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 2,327 |
| 55th Schleswig Holstein-chB | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,189 |
| 4th Wichern Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,370 |
| ch-S Schleswig Holstein VM 56th | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,282 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rolf Luckow's chess games?
251 games by Rolf Luckow, 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 Rolf Luckow has played.
What does Rolf Luckow play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Rolf Luckow opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.b3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rolf Luckow answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games).
What openings does Rolf Luckow play as White?
As White, Rolf Luckow's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rolf Luckow play as Black?
As Black, Rolf Luckow most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 10.0% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Rolf Luckow's FIDE rating?
Rolf Luckow is currently rated 2,172 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Rolf Luckow played?
Our database contains 251 games by Rolf Luckow, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 104 draws, 64 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rolf Luckow?
251 games by Rolf Luckow 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.