Prepare against Bernhard Lutz
FM · DEU · World #3,308 classical · FIDE ID 24628638
When preparing against Bernhard Lutz, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 270 games by Bernhard Lutz, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernhard Lutz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernhard 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 | 2,326 | 2,375 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 270 | 116 | 87 | 67 | 43.0% |
| As White | 133 | 63 | 39 | 31 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 137 | 53 | 48 | 36 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernhard Lutz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernhard Lutz's side.
First moves as White (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 91 | 68.4% | 62.1% |
| e4 | 36 | 27.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 62.1% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Lutz usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Lutz usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Lutz usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Lutz usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Lutz usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Lutz usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 44 | 63.8% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 25 | 36.2% | 54.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 26.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 8 | 17.8% | 43.8% |
Bernhard Lutz's chess games
All 270 games by Bernhard Lutz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 116 wins, 87 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 2/9/3 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Matej Sebenik | 2,529 | 27th EU-Cup | E94 |
| Jan 2011 | Gabriel Flom | 2,437 | 13th Basel Hilton Open | D44 |
| Jun 2012 | Bengt Lindberg | 2,413 | 4th Rheinland Pfalz Open | E15 |
| Sep 2011 | Orce Danchevski | 2,398 | 27th EU-Cup | E94 |
| Jan 2012 | Henryk Dobosz | 2,396 | 14th Basel Hilton Open | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2000 | 22 | 14 | 1,834 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 1,468 |
| ch-Baden Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,144 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,315 |
| chT-SUI | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,374 |
| Mulhouse | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,379 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,207 |
| Oberliga Baden 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2,284 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernhard Lutz's chess games?
270 games by Bernhard Lutz, from Apr 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 Bernhard Lutz has played.
What does Bernhard Lutz play on the first move as White?
Across 133 games with White in our database, Bernhard Lutz opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernhard Lutz answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Bernhard Lutz play as White?
As White, Bernhard Lutz's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 133 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernhard Lutz play as Black?
As Black, Bernhard Lutz most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 137 games.
What is Bernhard Lutz's FIDE rating?
Bernhard Lutz is currently rated 2,326 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,375 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Bernhard Lutz played?
Our database contains 270 games by Bernhard Lutz, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 87 draws, 67 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernhard Lutz?
270 games by Bernhard 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.