Prepare against Klaus-Juergen Lutz
FM · DEU · World #9,100 classical · FIDE ID 4604091
When preparing against Klaus-Juergen Lutz, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 443 games by Klaus-Juergen Lutz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus-Juergen Lutz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus-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 | 2,184 | 2,335 | Jan 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 443 | 131 | 183 | 129 | 29.6% |
| As White | 225 | 71 | 91 | 63 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 218 | 60 | 92 | 66 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus-Juergen Lutz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus-Juergen Lutz's side.
First moves as White (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 201 | 89.3% | 53.0% |
| d4 | 21 | 9.3% | 45.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.3% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Lutz usually continues c3 (59.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Lutz usually continues d4 (70.7% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Lutz usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Lutz usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Lutz usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Lutz usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 54.3% | 49.0% |
| d6 | 19 | 20.7% | 55.3% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 8.7% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 7.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 55 | 71.4% | 51.8% |
| d6 | 11 | 14.3% | 45.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.2% | 75.0% |
Klaus-Juergen Lutz's chess games
All 443 games by Klaus-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: 131 wins, 183 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 27 | 12/8/7 | 44.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 25 | 5/13/7 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 4/12/4 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 60 | 17/25/18 | 28.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 25 | 8/9/8 | 32.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
| A80 | Réti Opening | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2001 | Gennadi Ginsburg | 2,493 | Oberliga Ost-B 0102 | B22 |
| Jan 1993 | Benjamin Finegold | 2,490 | Biel MTO Open | B20 |
| Apr 2006 | Anatoly Donchenko | 2,446 | Oberliga Ost-B 0506 Playoff | A87 |
| Nov 2019 | Milovan Ratkovic | 2,416 | BL2-Sued 1920 | B11 |
| Jan 2008 | Bernd Rechel | 2,415 | Oberliga Ost-B 0708 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen | 2018 | 41 | 23 | 2,313 |
| ch-Hessen MT | 2005 | 19 | 12 | 2,426 |
| ch-Hessen MVT | 1995 | 11 | 8 | 2,346 |
| Hessenliga 9394 | 1993 | 11 | 6 | 2,336 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,173 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4 | 2,253 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 4 | 2,240 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 5 | 2,353 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus-Juergen Lutz's chess games?
443 games by Klaus-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 Klaus-Juergen Lutz has played.
What does Klaus-Juergen Lutz play on the first move as White?
Across 225 games with White in our database, Klaus-Juergen Lutz opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus-Juergen Lutz answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Klaus-Juergen Lutz play as White?
As White, Klaus-Juergen Lutz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (20 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 225 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus-Juergen Lutz play as Black?
As Black, Klaus-Juergen Lutz most often plays: Dutch Defense (60 games, 28.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 218 games.
What is Klaus-Juergen Lutz's FIDE rating?
Klaus-Juergen Lutz is currently rated 2,184 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Klaus-Juergen Lutz played?
Our database contains 443 games by Klaus-Juergen Lutz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 183 draws, 129 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus-Juergen Lutz?
443 games by Klaus-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.