Prepare against Sam Luger

United States · World #3,498 classical · FIDE ID 30985773

When preparing against Sam Luger, expect 1.e4 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).

Our database contains 60 games by Sam Luger, covering Nov 2021 to Sep 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

Performance record

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 (31 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 36.4% score
  • …c5 (73% of these games) — Luger usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
  • …e5 (18% of these games) — Luger usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
  • …c6 (9% of these games) — Luger usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
• 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 59.1% score
  • …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Luger usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
  • …d5 (18% of these games) — Luger usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
  • …d6 (9% of these games) — Luger usually continues e4 (50.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)

Sam Luger's chess games

All 60 games by Sam Luger in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - Sep 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: 17 wins, 25 draws, 18 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Sam Luger's chess games?

60 games by Sam Luger, from Nov 2021 to Sep 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 31 games with White in our database, Sam Luger opens with 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% 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 (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 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); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.

What is Sam Luger's FIDE rating?

Sam Luger is currently rated 2,320 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 60 games by Sam Luger, covering Nov 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 25 draws, 18 losses (28.3% win rate).

How do I prepare against Sam Luger?

60 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.

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