Prepare against Lionel Gut
FM · CHE · World #3,666 classical · FIDE ID 1339966
Our database contains 167 games by Lionel Gut, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lionel Gut's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lionel Gut 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 | 2,313 | 2,327 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,125 | 2,125 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,218 | 2,233 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 59 | 38 | 70 | 35.3% |
| As White | 86 | 33 | 21 | 32 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 81 | 26 | 17 | 38 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lionel Gut's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lionel Gut's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 91.7% | 53.2% |
| e4 | 6 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Gut usually continues c4 (47.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Gut usually continues c4 (64.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Gut usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Gut usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Gut usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Gut usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 91.8% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 91.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
Lionel Gut's chess games
All 167 games by Lionel Gut in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - Aug 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: 59 wins, 38 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Stefan Loeffler | 2,332 | Munich Youngsters IM Challenge | E59 |
| May 2026 | Ten Dam,Bram | 2,327 | 4th Munich IM1 2026 | B94 |
| Jan 2025 | Alexander Herbrig | 2,325 | 35th Staufer Open | E46 |
| Jan 2025 | Hussain Besou | 2,322 | 35th Staufer Open | E46 |
| Jun 2026 | Varga,Zo | 2,321 | V Janos Rigo Mem IMB | D25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,098 |
| Munich Youngsters IM Challenge | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,182 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,390 |
| ch-EU Union U08 15th | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,135 |
| 4th Munich IM1 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,359 |
| Sardinia World Open A | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,159 |
| V Janos Rigo Mem IMB | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,275 |
| Baden-Baden Swiss 1st | 2021 | 9 | 1 | 1,833 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lionel Gut's chess games?
167 games by Lionel Gut, from Jun 2018 to Aug 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 Lionel Gut has played.
What does Lionel Gut play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Lionel Gut opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lionel Gut answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Lionel Gut play as White?
As White, Lionel Gut's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lionel Gut play as Black?
As Black, Lionel Gut most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Lionel Gut's FIDE rating?
Lionel Gut is currently rated 2,313 in classical chess, 2,125 in rapid and 2,218 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,327 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Lionel Gut played?
Our database contains 167 games by Lionel Gut, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 38 draws, 70 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lionel Gut?
167 games by Lionel Gut 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.