Prepare against Will Luo
United States · World #81,585 classical · FIDE ID 30943272
When preparing against Will Luo, expect 1.c4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Will Luo, covering Oct 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Will Luo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Will Luo 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 | 1,785 | 1,865 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,800 | 1,800 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 16 | 3 | 20 | 41.0% |
| As White | 20 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Will Luo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Will Luo's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 14 | 70.0% | 53.6% |
| b3 | 6 | 30.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 70% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Luo usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Luo usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (7% of these games) — Luo usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 30% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Luo usually continues Bb2 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Luo usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (17% of these games) — Luo usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Will Luo's chess games
All 39 games by Will Luo in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 16 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | English Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Bashiq Imrose Md | 1,641 | PNWCC Opening Bl 1.b3 | A01 |
| Dec 2020 | Rachel Ruoxuan Chen | 1,493 | RBI Open Qualifier 2 | E06 |
| Dec 2020 | Xiao Jiao Wang | 1,238 | RBI Open Qualifier 2 | D75 |
| Aug 2021 | Aaron Rajandu | 1,233 | World Cup U12 Prel | B12 |
| Dec 2020 | Maxwell Yang | 1,075 | RBI Open Qualifier 2 | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNWCC Opening Bl 1.b3 | 2020 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,039 |
| World Cup U12 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,648 |
| RBI Open Qualifier 3 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,969 |
| RBI Open Qualifier 2 | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 1,680 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Will Luo's chess games?
39 games by Will Luo, from Oct 2019 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 Will Luo has played.
What does Will Luo play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Will Luo opens with 1.c4 (70% of games), 1.b3 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Will Luo answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Will Luo play as White?
As White, Will Luo's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Will Luo play as Black?
As Black, Will Luo most often plays: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Will Luo's FIDE rating?
Will Luo is currently rated 1,785 in classical chess and 1,800 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,865 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Will Luo played?
Our database contains 39 games by Will Luo, covering Oct 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Will Luo?
39 games by Will Luo 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.