Prepare against Sam Luger
United States · World #3,123 classical · FIDE ID 30985773
Our database contains 52 games by Sam Luger, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sam Luger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sam Luger 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 | 2,334 | 2,389 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,098 | 2,098 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,951 | 1,998 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 30.8% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sam Luger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sam Luger's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 35.7% | 35.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 35.7% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 28.6% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (70% of these games) — Luger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Luger usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Luger usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Luger usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Luger usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Luger usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Sam Luger's chess games
All 52 games by Sam Luger in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 16 wins, 20 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | Catalan | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A58 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Jacobson,Brandon | 2,594 | 35th Chicago Open 2026 | B67 |
| May 2026 | Putnam,Liam | 2,497 | 35th Chicago Open 2026 | A05 |
| May 2026 | Chasin,Nico | 2,485 | 35th Chicago Open 2026 | C95 |
| Nov 2025 | Balaji Daggupati | 2,459 | US Chess Masters 2025 | A07 |
| May 2026 | Deviprasath,Sharvesh | 2,443 | 35th Chicago Open 2026 | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 8 | 2,159 |
| CCCSA Fall IMD | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,108 |
| Marshall Summer Inv IMD | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,272 |
| 35th Chicago Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,634 |
| 58th annual New York State Scholastic Championships (2026) | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,982 |
| US Chess Masters 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,456 |
| Atlantic City Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,303 |
| 51st World Open | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,283 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sam Luger's chess games?
52 games by Sam Luger, from Nov 2021 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 Sam Luger has played.
What does Sam Luger play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Sam Luger opens with 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sam Luger answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sam Luger play as White?
As White, Sam Luger's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sam Luger play as Black?
As Black, Sam Luger most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Sam Luger's FIDE rating?
Sam Luger is currently rated 2,334 in classical chess, 2,098 in rapid and 1,951 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,389 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Sam Luger played?
Our database contains 52 games by Sam Luger, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 20 draws, 16 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sam Luger?
52 games by Sam Luger 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.