Prepare against Lothar Puetz
DEU · World #66,366 classical · FIDE ID 24604984
When preparing against Lothar Puetz, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%).
Our database contains 57 games by Lothar Puetz, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lothar Puetz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lothar Puetz 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 | 1,834 | 1,958 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 35.1% |
| As White | 27 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 30 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lothar Puetz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lothar Puetz's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 77.8% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 14.8% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Puetz usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Puetz usually continues c4 (85.7% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Puetz usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Puetz usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Puetz usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Puetz usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 72.7% | 31.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
Lothar Puetz's chess games
All 57 games by Lothar Puetz in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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, 17 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2002 | Jacob Roggon | 2,140 | 57th ch-Schleswig Holstein VM cand | E73 |
| Jan 2006 | Enrique Ruiz-Hampel | 1,991 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Vormeister | B12 |
| Apr 2001 | Torsten Pedersen | 1,902 | 56th Schleswig Holstein Championship A | E73 |
| Mar 2008 | Stefan Blank | 1,848 | ch-Unterfranken M2 59th | B10 |
| Apr 2001 | Heiko Daum | 1,823 | 56th Schleswig Holstein Championship A | D63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57th ch-Schleswig Holstein VM cand | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,117 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 59th | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,700 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Vormeister | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,024 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein cand A | 1997 | 9 | 5 | – |
| ch-Unterfranken HB 58th | 2007 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,751 |
| 56th Schleswig Holstein Championship A | 2001 | 8 | 4 | 1,829 |
| 28th Porz Open | 1992 | 1 | 0 | 1,865 |
| 19th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 2,012 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lothar Puetz's chess games?
57 games by Lothar Puetz, from Jan 2006 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 Puetz has played.
What does Lothar Puetz play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Lothar Puetz opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lothar Puetz answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games).
What openings does Lothar Puetz play as White?
As White, Lothar Puetz's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lothar Puetz play as Black?
As Black, Lothar Puetz most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Lothar Puetz's FIDE rating?
Lothar Puetz is currently rated 1,834 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,958 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Lothar Puetz played?
Our database contains 57 games by Lothar Puetz, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 17 draws, 20 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lothar Puetz?
57 games by Lothar Puetz 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.