Prepare against Lothar Cipra
DEU · World #39,712 classical · FIDE ID 24603481
Our database contains 274 games by Lothar Cipra, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lothar Cipra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lothar Cipra 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 | 1,937 | 2,096 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,906 | 1,939 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,903 | 1,918 | Mar 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 274 | 89 | 100 | 85 | 32.5% |
| As White | 143 | 47 | 56 | 40 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 131 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lothar Cipra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lothar Cipra's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 143 | 100.0% | 52.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Cipra usually continues c4 (46.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Cipra usually continues c4 (66.2% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Cipra usually continues e4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 91.5% | 40.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 93.0% | 52.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.0% | 83.3% |
Lothar Cipra's chess games
All 274 games by Lothar Cipra in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 89 wins, 100 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 5/9/8 | 22.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| E02 | Catalan | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 30 | 8/9/13 | 26.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/9/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Eduard Schunk | 2,316 | Pyramiden Franken Cup | C00 |
| Jan 1992 | Otto Hutter | 2,220 | ch-Mittelfranken | A93 |
| Dec 2004 | Csaba Seregelyes | 2,137 | chT-Mittelfranken 0405 | D37 |
| Apr 2003 | Richard Woerl | 2,087 | 52nd ch-Mittelfranken HT | B22 |
| Apr 2006 | Wolfgang Hauernherm | 2,036 | ch-Mittelfranken HT 55th | E83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mittelfranken | 1994 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,093 |
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2016 | 21 | 10 | 1,998 |
| 52nd ch-Mittelfranken HT | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,076 |
| chTB2b-Mittelfranken 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,131 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB1 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,904 |
| ch-Bayern B 63rd | 1992 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,141 |
| chTB2b-Mittelfranken 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,741 |
| Regionalliga NO 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,063 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lothar Cipra's chess games?
274 games by Lothar Cipra, from Oct 2014 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 Lothar Cipra has played.
What does Lothar Cipra play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Lothar Cipra opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lothar Cipra answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Lothar Cipra play as White?
As White, Lothar Cipra's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (22 games, 22.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (18 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lothar Cipra play as Black?
As Black, Lothar Cipra most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 26.7% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 131 games.
What is Lothar Cipra's FIDE rating?
Lothar Cipra is currently rated 1,937 in classical chess, 1,906 in rapid and 1,903 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Lothar Cipra played?
Our database contains 274 games by Lothar Cipra, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 100 draws, 85 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lothar Cipra?
274 games by Lothar Cipra 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.