Prepare against Albert Lutz
DEU · World #23,980 classical · FIDE ID 24699934
Our database contains 285 games by Albert Lutz, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Albert Lutz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Albert Lutz 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 | 2,026 | 2,218 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,097 | 2,194 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,202 | 2,209 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 285 | 121 | 79 | 85 | 42.5% |
| As White | 134 | 63 | 36 | 35 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 151 | 58 | 43 | 50 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Albert Lutz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Albert Lutz's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 84 | 62.7% | 61.9% |
| e4 | 23 | 17.2% | 58.7% |
| d4 | 17 | 12.7% | 67.6% |
| c4 | 10 | 7.5% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 63% of White games, 61.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Lutz usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Lutz usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Lutz usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Lutz usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Lutz usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Lutz usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 40.3% | 55.2% |
| d6 | 14 | 19.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 19.4% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 8.3% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 56.8% | 61.9% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 43.2% | 40.6% |
Albert Lutz's chess games
All 285 games by Albert Lutz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 121 wins, 79 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A38 | English Opening | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Willy Rosen | 2,234 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | C48 |
| Jan 1997 | Norbert Sprotte | 2,225 | 46th Bad Aibling Open | B08 |
| Apr 2019 | Helmut Hassenrueck | 2,199 | 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | E43 |
| Jul 2019 | Gottfried Schumacher | 2,182 | ch-Baden Wuerttemberg Seniors 65+ Open | B06 |
| Apr 2009 | Hans-Juergen Doehner | 2,177 | 37th Merano Cup Gold | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,256 |
| Regionalliga SW 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,149 |
| Regionalliga SW 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 7 | 2,236 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,158 |
| 11th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,193 |
| ch-Baden Wuerttemberg Seniors 65+ Open | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,252 |
| 27th chA-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,232 |
| 11th Liechtenstein Open Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,247 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Albert Lutz's chess games?
285 games by Albert Lutz, from Apr 2009 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 Albert Lutz has played.
What does Albert Lutz play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Albert Lutz opens with 1.Nf3 (63% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Albert Lutz answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Albert Lutz play as White?
As White, Albert Lutz's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (21 games, 52.4% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Albert Lutz play as Black?
As Black, Albert Lutz most often plays: Petrov's Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Albert Lutz's FIDE rating?
Albert Lutz is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess, 2,097 in rapid and 2,202 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Albert Lutz played?
Our database contains 285 games by Albert Lutz, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 79 draws, 85 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Albert Lutz?
285 games by Albert Lutz 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.