Prepare against Thomas Luessmann
DEU · World #18,850 classical · FIDE ID 1270602
Our database contains 125 games by Thomas Luessmann, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Luessmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Luessmann 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 | 2,067 | 2,103 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,079 | 2,103 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,103 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 49 | 32 | 44 | 39.2% |
| As White | 60 | 33 | 9 | 18 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 65 | 16 | 23 | 26 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Luessmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Luessmann's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 90.0% | 63.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Luessmann usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Luessmann usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Luessmann usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Luessmann usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Luessmann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (17% of these games) — Luessmann usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 79.3% | 37.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 87.5% | 40.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Thomas Luessmann's chess games
All 125 games by Thomas Luessmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 49 wins, 32 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Gunnar Schnepp | 2,330 | 19th Nuremberg Zabo Open | A48 |
| May 2022 | Thomas Bauer | 2,225 | BL2-Ost 2122 | A46 |
| Nov 2018 | Filip Simunek | 2,170 | Regionalliga Nord-Ost 1819 | D31 |
| Apr 2022 | Josef Krauss | 2,064 | Mittelfranken Landesliga Nord 2122 | D00 |
| Jul 2017 | Paulina Cagara | 2,060 | 28th Pardubice Czech Open B | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-A | 2017 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,932 |
| Magdeburg Open A | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,949 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,891 |
| Regionalliga Nord-Ost 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,048 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,972 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2005 | 7 | 2 | 1,231 |
| Regionalliga Nord-Ost 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,038 |
| Zirndorf Cup | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,037 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Luessmann's chess games?
125 games by Thomas Luessmann, from Jul 2015 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 Thomas Luessmann has played.
What does Thomas Luessmann play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Thomas Luessmann opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Luessmann answers 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Thomas Luessmann play as White?
As White, Thomas Luessmann's most-played openings in our database are: London System (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Luessmann play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Luessmann most often plays: French Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Thomas Luessmann's FIDE rating?
Thomas Luessmann is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess, 2,079 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Thomas Luessmann played?
Our database contains 125 games by Thomas Luessmann, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 32 draws, 44 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Luessmann?
125 games by Thomas Luessmann 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.