Prepare against Lukas Boettger
DEU · World #6,025 classical · FIDE ID 24620068
Our database contains 234 games by Lukas Boettger, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lukas Boettger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukas Boettger 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 | 2,247 | 2,263 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 234 | 90 | 63 | 81 | 38.5% |
| As White | 113 | 46 | 32 | 35 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 121 | 44 | 31 | 46 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukas Boettger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukas Boettger's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 78 | 69.0% | 52.6% |
| e4 | 26 | 23.0% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Boettger usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Boettger usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Boettger usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Boettger usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Boettger usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Boettger usually continues exd5 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 77.8% | 45.9% |
| d5 | 14 | 22.2% | 46.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 97.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Lukas Boettger's chess games
All 234 games by Lukas Boettger in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 90 wins, 63 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 11/1/13 | 44.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Maxim Sorokin | 2,517 | 8th ch-EU | E42 |
| Jan 2012 | Mathias Womacka | 2,459 | Oberliga Ost-A 1112 | E42 |
| Jan 2014 | Paul Zwahr | 2,363 | Oberliga Ost-A 1314 | E81 |
| Mar 2012 | Guenther Jahnel | 2,336 | Oberliga Ost-A 1112 | E88 |
| Mar 2019 | Vladan Desnica | 2,300 | Landesliga Sued 1819 | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 4 | 2,209 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,347 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,225 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,972 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 9 | 2,509 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 3 | 2,133 |
| BL2-Ost 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,171 |
| 21st Dresden ZMD Open A | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,372 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukas Boettger's chess games?
234 games by Lukas Boettger, from Oct 2004 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 Lukas Boettger has played.
What does Lukas Boettger play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Lukas Boettger opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukas Boettger answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Lukas Boettger play as White?
As White, Lukas Boettger's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukas Boettger play as Black?
As Black, Lukas Boettger most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Lukas Boettger's FIDE rating?
Lukas Boettger is currently rated 2,247 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Lukas Boettger played?
Our database contains 234 games by Lukas Boettger, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 63 draws, 81 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukas Boettger?
234 games by Lukas Boettger 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.