Prepare against Karl Lukas Birkholz
DEU · World #85,662 classical · FIDE ID 16247639
When preparing against Karl Lukas Birkholz, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 53 games by Karl Lukas Birkholz, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karl Lukas Birkholz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl Lukas Birkholz 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 | 1,772 | 1,842 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,764 | 1,764 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,737 | 1,737 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 10 | 27 | 16 | 18.9% |
| As White | 26 | 3 | 19 | 4 | 11.5% |
| As Black | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl Lukas Birkholz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl Lukas Birkholz's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 96.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Birkholz usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Birkholz usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Birkholz usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Birkholz usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 63.6% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Karl Lukas Birkholz's chess games
All 53 games by Karl Lukas Birkholz in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 10 wins, 27 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Alexander Riess | 2,280 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1819 | A22 |
| Jul 2017 | Joachim Patrias | 1,698 | 16th Rostock SSC Open | B54 |
| Feb 2018 | Gregor Ploch | 1,689 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1718 | A54 |
| Jul 2017 | Reinhard Sack | 1,661 | 16th Rostock SSC Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 3 | – |
| 17th Rostock SSC Open | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,522 |
| ch-NEU B | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,692 |
| Mecklenburg VP Landesliga West 1920 | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,889 |
| 16th Rostock SSC Open | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1,591 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,346 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1718 | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,584 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,889 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl Lukas Birkholz's chess games?
53 games by Karl Lukas Birkholz, from Sep 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 Karl Lukas Birkholz has played.
What does Karl Lukas Birkholz play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Karl Lukas Birkholz opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl Lukas Birkholz answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Karl Lukas Birkholz play as White?
As White, Karl Lukas Birkholz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl Lukas Birkholz play as Black?
As Black, Karl Lukas Birkholz most often plays: London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Karl Lukas Birkholz's FIDE rating?
Karl Lukas Birkholz is currently rated 1,772 in classical chess, 1,764 in rapid and 1,737 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,842 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Karl Lukas Birkholz played?
Our database contains 53 games by Karl Lukas Birkholz, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 27 draws, 16 losses (18.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl Lukas Birkholz?
53 games by Karl Lukas Birkholz 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.