Prepare against Kolja Lauterbach
DEU · World #28,492 classical · FIDE ID 16235916
Our database contains 62 games by Kolja Lauterbach, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kolja Lauterbach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kolja Lauterbach 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 | 1,995 | 1,995 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 1,983 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,995 | 1,997 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 20 | 15 | 27 | 32.3% |
| As White | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kolja Lauterbach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kolja Lauterbach's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 51.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.7% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Lauterbach usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Lauterbach usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Lauterbach usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 8 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Kolja Lauterbach's chess games
All 62 games by Kolja Lauterbach in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 20 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Hendrik Haenselmann | 2,079 | ch-Baden 95th | B21 |
| Mar 2024 | Markus Merklinger | 2,078 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 2324 | C65 |
| Dec 2017 | Jeremy Hommer | 1,912 | chT-GER U12 | A07 |
| Sep 2023 | Marc Jud | 1,902 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 2324 | B20 |
| Jun 2019 | Ben-Luca Petri | 1,895 | ch-GER U25-B | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,607 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,683 |
| ch-Baden 95th | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,821 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,610 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,674 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 2324 | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,066 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,820 |
| chT-Baden Wuerttemberg U14 | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,707 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kolja Lauterbach's chess games?
62 games by Kolja Lauterbach, from Jul 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 Kolja Lauterbach has played.
What does Kolja Lauterbach play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Kolja Lauterbach opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kolja Lauterbach answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Kolja Lauterbach play as White?
As White, Kolja Lauterbach's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Evans Gambit (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kolja Lauterbach play as Black?
As Black, Kolja Lauterbach most often plays: Italian Game (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Kolja Lauterbach's FIDE rating?
Kolja Lauterbach is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid and 1,995 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,995 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Kolja Lauterbach played?
Our database contains 62 games by Kolja Lauterbach, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kolja Lauterbach?
62 games by Kolja Lauterbach 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.