Prepare against Lukas Kauth
DEU · World #10,017 classical · FIDE ID 16272994
When preparing against Lukas Kauth, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 36 games by Lukas Kauth, covering Jun 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lukas Kauth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukas Kauth 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 | 2,170 | 2,205 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,963 | 1,963 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,186 | 2,230 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 36.1% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukas Kauth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukas Kauth's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 80.0% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Kauth usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (31% of these games) — Kauth usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kauth usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Kauth usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Kauth usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
Lukas Kauth's chess games
All 36 games by Lukas Kauth in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 13 wins, 11 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Jan Soucek | 2,324 | 37th Czech Open E 2026 | B15 |
| Aug 2026 | Jochen Maurer | 2,136 | Schach Tirol Open 2026 | B48 |
| Aug 2026 | Viktor Guba | 2,024 | Schach Tirol Open 2026 | B32 |
| Aug 2026 | Sebastian Wagner | 1,956 | Schach Tirol Open 2026 | C42 |
| Sep 2024 | Thomas Kromer | 1,909 | 6th Bamberg Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schach Tirol Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,175 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,551 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,714 |
| 6th Bamberg Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,998 |
| Baden-Baden Faschingsopen | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,137 |
| 37th Czech Open E 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,724 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukas Kauth's chess games?
36 games by Lukas Kauth, from Jun 2022 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 Kauth has played.
What does Lukas Kauth play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Lukas Kauth opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukas Kauth answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Lukas Kauth play as White?
As White, Lukas Kauth's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukas Kauth play as Black?
As Black, Lukas Kauth most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Lukas Kauth's FIDE rating?
Lukas Kauth is currently rated 2,170 in classical chess, 1,963 in rapid and 2,186 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Lukas Kauth played?
Our database contains 36 games by Lukas Kauth, covering Jun 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 11 draws, 12 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukas Kauth?
36 games by Lukas Kauth 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.