Prepare against Lothar Schwarzburger
DEU · World #15,336 classical · FIDE ID 4641264
Our database contains 153 games by Lothar Schwarzburger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lothar Schwarzburger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lothar Schwarzburger 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 | 2,102 | 2,190 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,111 | 2,111 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 39 | 62 | 52 | 25.5% |
| As White | 76 | 22 | 32 | 22 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 77 | 17 | 30 | 30 | 22.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lothar Schwarzburger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lothar Schwarzburger's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Schwarzburger usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Schwarzburger usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Schwarzburger usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 50.0% | 34.6% |
| c5 | 9 | 34.6% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 80.6% | 39.7% |
| f5 | 6 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Lothar Schwarzburger's chess games
All 153 games by Lothar Schwarzburger in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 39 wins, 62 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A93 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2003 | Robert Fiala | 2,331 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0304 | B41 |
| Jan 1994 | Michael Huettig | 2,305 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9394 | A10 |
| Jan 1997 | Marcin Banaszek | 2,300 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9697 | B31 |
| Nov 1999 | Holger Albrecht | 2,240 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9900 | B12 |
| Jan 1986 | Klaus Mertins | 2,230 | Bundesliga 2-1985/86 Sued | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuttgart Open | 1979 | 9 | 2 | 2,137 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,135 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9697 | 1997 | 8 | 3 | 2,203 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 2,162 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9899 | 1999 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,368 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9596 | 1996 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,195 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,068 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 2,215 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lothar Schwarzburger's chess games?
153 games by Lothar Schwarzburger, from Apr 2003 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 Schwarzburger has played.
What does Lothar Schwarzburger play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Lothar Schwarzburger opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lothar Schwarzburger answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Lothar Schwarzburger play as White?
As White, Lothar Schwarzburger's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lothar Schwarzburger play as Black?
As Black, Lothar Schwarzburger most often plays: Pirc Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Lothar Schwarzburger's FIDE rating?
Lothar Schwarzburger is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess and 2,111 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Lothar Schwarzburger played?
Our database contains 153 games by Lothar Schwarzburger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 62 draws, 52 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lothar Schwarzburger?
153 games by Lothar Schwarzburger 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.