Prepare against Wim Luyckx
Belgium · World #24,641 classical · FIDE ID 201570
Our database contains 32 games by Wim Luyckx, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wim Luyckx's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wim Luyckx 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 | 2,020 | 2,180 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 14 | 4 | 14 | 43.8% |
| As White | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 61.5% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wim Luyckx's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wim Luyckx's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 100.0% | 69.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 69.2% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Luyckx usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Luyckx usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Luyckx usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Wim Luyckx's chess games
All 32 games by Wim Luyckx in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 14 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Adrian Tugui | 2,200 | Val Thorens Open | B21 |
| Dec 1993 | Koen Segers | 1,974 | ch-Antwerp League Series A | B02 |
| Jan 1994 | Paul Hanssen | 1,969 | ch-Antwerp League Series A | C82 |
| Jul 1996 | Peter Lenartowski | 1,934 | ch-BEL Open | C44 |
| Jul 1996 | Raf Hoogstijns | 1,932 | ch-BEL Open | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Antwerp League Series A | 1994 | 8 | 5 | 2,024 |
| ch-BEL Open | 1996 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,889 |
| Val Thorens Open | 1994 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,188 |
| ch-Antwerp League Open | 1993 | 4 | 4 | – |
| 15th Lommel Summer Open | 1995 | 3 | 2 | – |
| 1st Chania Theodorakis Memorial | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,466 |
| chT-BEL 0102 Playoff | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1,799 |
| Zilveren Toren Open | 2000 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wim Luyckx's chess games?
32 games by Wim Luyckx, from Jul 2005 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 Wim Luyckx has played.
What does Wim Luyckx play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Wim Luyckx opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wim Luyckx answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Wim Luyckx play as White?
As White, Wim Luyckx's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wim Luyckx play as Black?
As Black, Wim Luyckx most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Open (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Wim Luyckx's FIDE rating?
Wim Luyckx is currently rated 2,020 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Wim Luyckx played?
Our database contains 32 games by Wim Luyckx, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wim Luyckx?
32 games by Wim Luyckx 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.