Prepare against Christopher Lutz
GM · DEU · World #472 classical · FIDE ID 4600193
Our database contains 1,493 games by Christopher Lutz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christopher Lutz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christopher 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 | 2,517 | 2,640 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,497 | 2,512 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,493 | 493 | 767 | 233 | 33.0% |
| As White | 748 | 294 | 361 | 93 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 745 | 199 | 406 | 140 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christopher Lutz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christopher Lutz's side.
First moves as White (748 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 494 | 66.0% | 63.2% |
| d4 | 224 | 29.9% | 64.1% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 3.1% | 67.4% |
| c4 | 7 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Lutz usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Lutz usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Lutz usually continues d4 (67.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 64.1% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Lutz usually continues c4 (62.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Lutz usually continues c4 (62.2% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Lutz usually continues c4 (80.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (316 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 279 | 88.3% | 54.7% |
| c6 | 18 | 5.7% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 15 | 4.7% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (273 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 198 | 72.5% | 52.8% |
| f5 | 35 | 12.8% | 75.7% |
| d5 | 32 | 11.7% | 45.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 2.6% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Christopher Lutz's chess games
All 1,493 games by Christopher Lutz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 493 wins, 767 draws, 233 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 72 | 33/31/8 | 45.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 64 | 26/30/8 | 40.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 54 | 8/39/7 | 14.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 41 | 17/16/8 | 41.5% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 30 | 11/13/6 | 36.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 30 | 12/13/5 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 25 | 16/7/2 | 64.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 24 | 13/10/1 | 54.2% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 22 | 6/12/4 | 27.3% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 21 | 13/4/4 | 61.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 100 | 34/43/23 | 34.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 82 | 27/37/18 | 32.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 54 | 13/30/11 | 24.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 44 | 6/32/6 | 13.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 41 | 6/27/8 | 14.6% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 39 | 22/16/1 | 56.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 34 | 6/23/5 | 17.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 27 | 2/15/10 | 7.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 9/10/6 | 36.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 24 | 7/12/5 | 29.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2007 | David Navara | 2,725 | Bundesliga 2006-07 | C88 |
| Jul 1999 | Alexander Morozevich | 2,723 | Frankfurt-West Masters | B80 |
| Jun 1999 | Michael Adams | 2,716 | Frankfurt-West Masters | B50 |
| Jul 2000 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,702 | 1st ch-EU | B30 |
| Jan 1996 | Alexei Shirov | 2,690 | Chess Classics Open | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munich SKA | 1994 | 33 | 14.5 | 2,580 |
| Dortmund | 1994 | 16 | 7 | 2,596 |
| GER CupT | 2010 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,557 |
| ch-GER | 1991 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,474 |
| Bundesliga 2000-01 | 2001 | 15 | 9 | 2,670 |
| Bundesliga 1988-89 | 1989 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,377 |
| Bundesliga 1999-00 | 2000 | 15 | 8 | 2,626 |
| Bundesliga 1996-97 | 1997 | 15 | 8 | 2,577 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Artur Jussupow (18 games) · Michael Adams (17 games) · Eric Lobron (16 games) · Matthias Wahls (15 games) · Zbynek Hracek (13 games) · Stefan Kindermann (11 games) · Rustem Dautov (11 games) · Uwe Boensch (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christopher Lutz's chess games?
1,493 games by Christopher Lutz, from Apr 2003 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 Christopher Lutz has played.
What does Christopher Lutz play on the first move as White?
Across 748 games with White in our database, Christopher Lutz opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christopher Lutz answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Christopher Lutz play as White?
As White, Christopher Lutz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (72 games, 45.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (64 games, 40.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (54 games, 14.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 748 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christopher Lutz play as Black?
As Black, Christopher Lutz most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (100 games, 34.0% win rate); Sicilian (82 games, 32.9% win rate); Indian Defense (54 games, 24.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 745 games.
What is Christopher Lutz's FIDE rating?
Christopher Lutz is currently rated 2,517 in classical chess and 2,497 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,640 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Christopher Lutz played?
Our database contains 1,493 games by Christopher Lutz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 493 wins, 767 draws, 233 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christopher Lutz?
1,493 games by Christopher 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.