Prepare against Dominik Lotz
Austria · World #25,421 classical · FIDE ID 1662686
When preparing against Dominik Lotz, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 45 games by Dominik Lotz, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dominik Lotz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dominik Lotz 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 | 2,015 | 2,015 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,993 | 1,993 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,021 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 31.1% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 24 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dominik Lotz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dominik Lotz's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Lotz usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Lotz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Lotz usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 83.3% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Dominik Lotz's chess games
All 45 games by Dominik Lotz in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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, 16 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Erik Kralovec | 2,252 | Schach im Turm | B01 |
| Oct 2025 | Helmut Kummer | 2,178 | Schach im Turm | C58 |
| Oct 2025 | Heinz Juenger | 2,170 | Schach im Turm | C50 |
| Apr 2023 | Katharina Katter | 2,045 | ch-AUT U18 | D45 |
| Apr 2022 | Marcel Schilcher | 1,671 | ch-AUT U18 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U18 | 2023 | 14 | 8 | 1,951 |
| 5th Fuerstenfeld U18 Open | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,502 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,345 |
| ch-AUT U18 Rapid | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,786 |
| Schach im Turm | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,309 |
| chT2O-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,858 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dominik Lotz's chess games?
45 games by Dominik Lotz, from Aug 2017 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 Dominik Lotz has played.
What does Dominik Lotz play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Dominik Lotz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dominik Lotz answers 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games).
What openings does Dominik Lotz play as White?
As White, Dominik Lotz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dominik Lotz play as Black?
As Black, Dominik Lotz most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Dominik Lotz's FIDE rating?
Dominik Lotz is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess, 1,993 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Dominik Lotz played?
Our database contains 45 games by Dominik Lotz, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 16 draws, 15 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dominik Lotz?
45 games by Dominik Lotz 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.