Prepare against Lukas Kitze

DEU · World #39,896 classical · FIDE ID 12932159

When preparing against Lukas Kitze, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).

Our database contains 48 games by Lukas Kitze, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lukas Kitze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukas Kitze 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukas Kitze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukas Kitze's side.

First moves as White (25 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 46.7% score
  • …c5 (40% of these games) — Kitze usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
  • …e6 (20% of these games) — Kitze usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
  • …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Kitze usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
• 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 38.9% score
  • …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Kitze usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
  • …c5 (11% of these games) — Kitze usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
  • …e6 (11% of these games) — Kitze usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)

Lukas Kitze's chess games

All 48 games by Lukas Kitze in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 14 wins, 21 draws, 13 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Lukas Kitze's chess games?

48 games by Lukas Kitze, from Jul 2012 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 Kitze has played.

What does Lukas Kitze play on the first move as White?

Across 25 games with White in our database, Lukas Kitze opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukas Kitze answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).

What openings does Lukas Kitze play as White?

As White, Lukas Kitze's most-played openings in our database are: London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Lukas Kitze play as Black?

As Black, Lukas Kitze most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.

What is Lukas Kitze's FIDE rating?

Lukas Kitze is currently rated 1,936 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (Jul 2026).

How many games has Lukas Kitze played?

Our database contains 48 games by Lukas Kitze, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 21 draws, 13 losses (29.2% win rate).

How do I prepare against Lukas Kitze?

48 games by Lukas Kitze 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.

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