Prepare against Lukas Dotzer
IM · Austria · World #800 classical · FIDE ID 1666975
When preparing against Lukas Dotzer, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 752 games by Lukas Dotzer, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lukas Dotzer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukas Dotzer 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 | 2,472 | 2,502 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,407 | 2,407 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,380 | 2,380 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 752 | 348 | 224 | 180 | 46.3% |
| As White | 368 | 190 | 101 | 77 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 384 | 158 | 123 | 103 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukas Dotzer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukas Dotzer's side.
First moves as White (368 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 334 | 90.8% | 65.6% |
| d4 | 30 | 8.2% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 65.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Dotzer usually continues Nf3 (65.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Dotzer usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Dotzer usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Dotzer usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Dotzer usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Dotzer usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 174 | 87.0% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 17 | 8.5% | 79.4% |
| c6 | 8 | 4.0% | 68.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 104 | 96.3% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.7% | 37.5% |
Lukas Dotzer's chess games
All 752 games by Lukas Dotzer in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - Sep 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: 348 wins, 224 draws, 180 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 38 | 16/7/15 | 42.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 35 | 21/11/3 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 13/9/4 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 23 | 9/11/3 | 39.1% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 57 | 22/25/10 | 38.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 41 | 20/9/12 | 48.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 19/7/13 | 48.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 2/9/6 | 11.8% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Ivan Saric | 2,660 | TCh-CZE Extraliga 2025-26 | B52 |
| Jul 2024 | S.P. Sethuraman | 2,589 | 57th Biel HTO | B90 |
| Nov 2024 | Pierre Laurent-Paoli | 2,583 | 24th ch-EUR Indiv | D52 |
| Feb 2026 | Martin Kraemer | 2,574 | Bundesliga 2025-26 | C43 |
| Apr 2023 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,565 | Mitropa Cup | B46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 33 | 18.5 | 2,299 |
| Mitropa Cup | 2025 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,449 |
| ch-AUT | 2025 | 18 | 8 | 2,293 |
| Skalica Open A | 2023 | 18 | 11 | 2,336 |
| ch-AUT U12 | 2022 | 12 | 11.5 | 1,880 |
| Czech Team Chess Championship | Blitz | 2026 | 12 | 7 | 2,290 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,519 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,252 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Peter Balint (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukas Dotzer's chess games?
752 games by Lukas Dotzer, from Sep 2018 to Sep 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 Dotzer has played.
What does Lukas Dotzer play on the first move as White?
Across 368 games with White in our database, Lukas Dotzer opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.b3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukas Dotzer answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Lukas Dotzer play as White?
As White, Lukas Dotzer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (38 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (26 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 368 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukas Dotzer play as Black?
As Black, Lukas Dotzer most often plays: Sicilian (57 games, 38.6% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (41 games, 48.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (39 games, 48.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 384 games.
What is Lukas Dotzer's FIDE rating?
Lukas Dotzer is currently rated 2,472 in classical chess, 2,407 in rapid and 2,380 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,502 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Lukas Dotzer played?
Our database contains 752 games by Lukas Dotzer, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 348 wins, 224 draws, 180 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukas Dotzer?
752 games by Lukas Dotzer 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.