Prepare against Luca Puettmann
DEU · World #115,304 classical · FIDE ID 533009503
When preparing against Luca Puettmann, expect 1.e3 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Van 't Kruijs Opening as White, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 39 games by Luca Puettmann, covering Oct 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Luca Puettmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luca Puettmann 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 | 1,690 | 1,694 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,779 | 1,801 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,641 | 1,694 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 43.6% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 42.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 63 rated games against 63 different opponents, across 9 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 40.0% | 1,619 | 1,672 | 7 |
| Rapid | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40.0% | 1,942 | 1,742 | 3 |
| Blitz | 23 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 34.8% | 1,879 | 1,661 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 19 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 10.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 61.5% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 1,623 | 1,723 |
| 2025 | 37 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 1,784 | 1,640 |
| 2024 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,872 | 1,792 |
Where Luca Puettmann has played
Italy (4) · Germany (3) · Spain (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luca Puettmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luca Puettmann's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e3 | 19 | 95.0% | 60.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e3 — 95% of White games, 60.5% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Puettmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Puettmann usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Puettmann usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Puettmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 63.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Luca Puettmann's chess games
All 39 games by Luca Puettmann in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2024 - Nov 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: 17 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | Nico Nathe | 1,778 | German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 1-100 | D05 |
| Nov 2026 | Paul Bahro | 1,615 | German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Rapid | Boards 1-100 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Blitz (Boards 1-100) | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,098 |
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Rapid Board 1-100 | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,007 |
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 1-100 | 2026 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,610 |
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Rapid | Boards 1-100 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,648 |
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 101+ | 2026 | 4 | 4 | – |
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Rapid | Boards 101+ | 2026 | 3 | 2.5 | – |
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Rapid Board 101+ | 2025 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 39th Muenster Open-B | 2022 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,600 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luca Puettmann's chess games?
39 games by Luca Puettmann, from Oct 2024 to Nov 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 Luca Puettmann has played.
What does Luca Puettmann play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Luca Puettmann opens with 1.e3 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luca Puettmann answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Luca Puettmann play as White?
As White, Luca Puettmann's most-played openings in our database are: Van 't Kruijs Opening (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luca Puettmann play as Black?
As Black, Luca Puettmann most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Luca Puettmann's FIDE rating?
Luca Puettmann is currently rated 1,690 in classical chess, 1,779 in rapid and 1,641 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,694 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Luca Puettmann played?
Our database contains 39 games by Luca Puettmann, covering Oct 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luca Puettmann?
39 games by Luca Puettmann 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.