Prepare against Hans Lotzien
DEU · World #18,876 classical · FIDE ID 4613163
Our database contains 218 games by Hans Lotzien, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans Lotzien's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans Lotzien 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 | 2,067 | 2,231 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,089 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,117 | 2,166 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 62 | 106 | 50 | 28.4% |
| As White | 115 | 40 | 52 | 23 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 103 | 22 | 54 | 27 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans Lotzien's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans Lotzien's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 111 | 96.5% | 58.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Lotzien usually continues Nc3 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Lotzien usually continues Qe2 (52.8% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Lotzien usually continues Bc4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Lotzien usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 93.2% | 46.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.8% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 92.7% | 52.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Hans Lotzien's chess games
All 218 games by Hans Lotzien 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: 62 wins, 106 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 8/9/5 | 36.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 23 | 5/14/4 | 21.7% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Andreas Balzar | 2,365 | ch-NRW | C53 |
| Sep 2018 | Guenter Schuetz | 2,213 | chT-GER Laender Seniors 50+ | B20 |
| May 2002 | Andreas Fuchs | 2,144 | Oberliga NRW 0102 II | B20 |
| Oct 2016 | Dieter Villing | 2,128 | 25th chT-GER Seniors | B20 |
| Aug 2014 | Siegfried Limberg | 2,085 | 26th chA-GER Seniors | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW | 1988 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,240 |
| ch-Mittelrhein | 2001 | 12 | 7 | 2,125 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,957 |
| 10th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,010 |
| 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,154 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,041 |
| 26th chA-GER Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,221 |
| 9th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2015 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,163 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans Lotzien's chess games?
218 games by Hans Lotzien, 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 Hans Lotzien has played.
What does Hans Lotzien play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Hans Lotzien opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Lotzien answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Hans Lotzien play as White?
As White, Hans Lotzien's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (22 games, 36.4% win rate); French Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Lotzien play as Black?
As Black, Hans Lotzien most often plays: Slav Defense (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Hans Lotzien's FIDE rating?
Hans Lotzien is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid and 2,117 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,231 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Hans Lotzien played?
Our database contains 218 games by Hans Lotzien, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 106 draws, 50 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Lotzien?
218 games by Hans Lotzien 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.