Prepare against Lothar Vogt
GM · DEU · World #8,688 classical · FIDE ID 4611292
When preparing against Lothar Vogt, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 14.5% over 55 games.
Our database contains 2,768 games by Lothar Vogt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lothar Vogt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lothar Vogt 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 | 2,192 | 2,490 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,390 | 2,420 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,768 | 954 | 1,366 | 448 | 34.5% |
| As White | 1,393 | 561 | 656 | 176 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 1,375 | 393 | 710 | 272 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lothar Vogt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lothar Vogt's side.
First moves as White (1,393 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,227 | 88.1% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 122 | 8.8% | 66.4% |
| d4 | 26 | 1.9% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 0.5% | 78.6% |
| b3 | 5 | 0.4% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Vogt usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Vogt usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Vogt usually continues d4 (59.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 66.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Vogt usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Vogt usually continues g3 (65.6% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Vogt usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (570 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 397 | 69.6% | 55.5% |
| e5 | 120 | 21.1% | 52.5% |
| g6 | 28 | 4.9% | 60.7% |
| d6 | 8 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 1.4% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (540 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 466 | 86.3% | 53.1% |
| g6 | 35 | 6.5% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 32 | 5.9% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Lothar Vogt's chess games
All 2,768 games by Lothar Vogt 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: 954 wins, 1,366 draws, 448 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 189 | 81/81/27 | 42.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 103 | 39/50/14 | 37.9% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 77 | 19/54/4 | 24.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 62 | 27/22/13 | 43.5% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 62 | 18/34/10 | 29.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 51 | 22/22/7 | 43.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 42 | 17/17/8 | 40.5% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 42 | 19/19/4 | 45.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 41 | 16/21/4 | 39.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 39 | 16/19/4 | 41.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 156 | 41/74/41 | 26.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 142 | 43/70/29 | 30.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 119 | 39/64/16 | 32.8% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 106 | 38/46/22 | 35.8% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 94 | 29/52/13 | 30.9% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 58 | 16/27/15 | 27.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 55 | 23/19/13 | 41.8% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 55 | 8/34/13 | 14.5% |
| E68 | English Opening | 50 | 8/33/9 | 16.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 35 | 11/17/7 | 31.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Maxim Rodshtein | 2,653 | 35th EU-Cup | B38 |
| Nov 1978 | Vlastimil Hort | 2,620 | Halle DSV International-03 | E94 |
| Aug 1981 | Oleg M Romanishin | 2,595 | Riga | C24 |
| May 1976 | Ulf Andersson | 2,585 | Capablanca Memorial-13 Group A | B84 |
| Nov 2003 | Lubomir Ftacnik | 2,582 | chT-AUT 0304 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 260 | 161 | 2,446 |
| Leipzig DSV | 1986 | 68 | 34.5 | 2,462 |
| ch-DDR U18 | 1968 | 37 | 23.5 | – |
| Altensteig | 1995 | 33 | 14 | 2,471 |
| Lenk Open | 2005 | 29 | 22.5 | 2,546 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 26 | 16 | 2,326 |
| Leipzig BKL | 1988 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,536 |
| ch-SUI int | 1996 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,467 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Rainer Knaak (52 games) · Uwe Boensch (36 games) · Raj Tischbierek (22 games) · Thomas Casper (17 games) · Vlastimil Jansa (12 games) · Joachim Brueggemann (11 games) · Jan Adamski (10 games) · Klaus Bischoff (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lothar Vogt's chess games?
2,768 games by Lothar Vogt, 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 Vogt has played.
What does Lothar Vogt play on the first move as White?
Across 1,393 games with White in our database, Lothar Vogt opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lothar Vogt answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Lothar Vogt play as White?
As White, Lothar Vogt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (189 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (103 games, 37.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (77 games, 24.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,393 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lothar Vogt play as Black?
As Black, Lothar Vogt most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (156 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (142 games, 30.3% win rate); Sicilian (119 games, 32.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,375 games.
What is Lothar Vogt's FIDE rating?
Lothar Vogt is currently rated 2,192 in classical chess, 2,390 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,490 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Lothar Vogt played?
Our database contains 2,768 games by Lothar Vogt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 954 wins, 1,366 draws, 448 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lothar Vogt?
2,768 games by Lothar Vogt 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.