Prepare against Lionel von Flottwell
DEU · World #86,143 classical · FIDE ID 34632727
When preparing against Lionel von Flottwell, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 75 games by Lionel von Flottwell, covering Nov 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lionel von Flottwell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lionel von Flottwell 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 | 1,770 | 1,864 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,735 | 1,736 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,814 | 1,818 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 27 | 16 | 32 | 36.0% |
| As White | 36 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 39 | 13 | 8 | 18 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lionel von Flottwell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lionel von Flottwell's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 80.6% | 55.2% |
| d4 | 7 | 19.4% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 55.2% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Flottwell usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Flottwell usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Flottwell usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 28.6% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Flottwell usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Flottwell usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Flottwell usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 77.4% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 12.9% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 9.7% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Lionel von Flottwell's chess games
All 75 games by Lionel von Flottwell in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2023 - 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: 27 wins, 16 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Richard S Jones | 2,394 | 3rd Itzehoe Open | B11 |
| May 2026 | Jonas Liu | 1,844 | DEM U12 | D01 |
| Jun 2025 | Rishi Prasanth | 1,766 | Itzehoe Open | C47 |
| May 2026 | Theo Heilmann | 1,684 | DEM U12 | D31 |
| Jun 2026 | Luka Sakhokia | 1,676 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O12 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U08 | 2023 | 13 | 7 | 1,200 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,468 |
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,521 |
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,630 |
| DEM U12 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,799 |
| Itzehoe Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,843 |
| 3rd Itzehoe Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,866 |
| 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,796 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lionel von Flottwell's chess games?
75 games by Lionel von Flottwell, from Nov 2023 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 von Flottwell has played.
What does Lionel von Flottwell play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Lionel von Flottwell opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lionel von Flottwell answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Lionel von Flottwell play as White?
As White, Lionel von Flottwell's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lionel von Flottwell play as Black?
As Black, Lionel von Flottwell most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Lionel von Flottwell's FIDE rating?
Lionel von Flottwell is currently rated 1,770 in classical chess, 1,735 in rapid and 1,814 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,864 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Lionel von Flottwell played?
Our database contains 75 games by Lionel von Flottwell, covering Nov 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 16 draws, 32 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lionel von Flottwell?
75 games by Lionel von Flottwell 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.