Prepare against Juergen Lutz
DEU · World #38,085 classical · FIDE ID 4689240
Our database contains 73 games by Juergen Lutz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juergen Lutz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juergen 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 | 1,944 | 2,028 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 20 | 15 | 38 | 27.4% |
| As White | 34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 39 | 10 | 7 | 22 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juergen Lutz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juergen Lutz's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 47.1% | 34.4% |
| d4 | 13 | 38.2% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 8.8% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 34.4% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Lutz usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Lutz usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lutz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Lutz usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Lutz usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Lutz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 79.2% | 42.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 14.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Juergen Lutz's chess games
All 73 games by Juergen 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: 20 wins, 15 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Jesper Bergmann | 2,235 | 13th Recklinghausen Open | A02 |
| Oct 2007 | Stephan Feil | 2,165 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0708 | A08 |
| Nov 2007 | Waldemar Mueller | 2,148 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0708 | B40 |
| Nov 2006 | Carsten Gogollok | 2,062 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0607 | D53 |
| Aug 2003 | Martin Hemmings | 1,907 | Dortmund Open A | C43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden MTB | 1999 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,887 |
| ch-Baden AT1 | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,660 |
| 13th Recklinghausen Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,300 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2003 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,800 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0708 | 2008 | 6 | 4 | 2,260 |
| Gibraltar Challengers Open A | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 1,730 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0607 | 2007 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,394 |
| 9th Nordhausen Open | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 2,019 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juergen Lutz's chess games?
73 games by Juergen 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 Juergen Lutz has played.
What does Juergen Lutz play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Juergen Lutz opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juergen Lutz answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Juergen Lutz play as White?
As White, Juergen Lutz's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juergen Lutz play as Black?
As Black, Juergen Lutz most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Juergen Lutz's FIDE rating?
Juergen Lutz is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,028 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Juergen Lutz played?
Our database contains 73 games by Juergen Lutz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 15 draws, 38 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juergen Lutz?
73 games by Juergen 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.