Prepare against Lukas Notz
DEU · World #42,746 classical · FIDE ID 12934763
When preparing against Lukas Notz, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 48 games by Lukas Notz, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lukas Notz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukas Notz 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 | 1,923 | 2,039 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,998 | 2,017 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,041 | 2,041 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 39.6% |
| As White | 24 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukas Notz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukas Notz's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 54.2% | 84.6% |
| c4 | 11 | 45.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 84.6% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Notz usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Notz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Notz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 46% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Notz usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …b6 (18% of these games) — Notz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Notz usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
Lukas Notz's chess games
All 48 games by Lukas Notz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 19 wins, 16 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A47 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Markus Kottke | 2,218 | chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | B12 |
| May 2015 | Marcus Kuebler | 2,074 | chA-Stuttgart Open | A30 |
| May 2015 | Daniel Haeussler | 2,000 | chA-Stuttgart Open | A24 |
| Apr 2024 | Yunqi Li | 1,940 | chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | A28 |
| May 2012 | Leo Helfrich | 1,871 | chB-Stuttgart int | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2014 | 27 | 16 | 1,785 |
| chA-Stuttgart Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,093 |
| 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,977 |
| 17th Deizisau Autumn Open | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 2,096 |
| 15th Rheinland-Pfalz Open | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,604 |
| chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | 2024 | 2 | 2 | 2,479 |
| 10th Deizisau Open | 2015 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,379 |
| 27th Staufer Open B | 2015 | 1 | 1 | 1,933 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukas Notz's chess games?
48 games by Lukas Notz, from Jul 2011 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 Notz has played.
What does Lukas Notz play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Lukas Notz opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.c4 (46% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukas Notz answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games).
What openings does Lukas Notz play as White?
As White, Lukas Notz's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukas Notz play as Black?
As Black, Lukas Notz most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Lukas Notz's FIDE rating?
Lukas Notz is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 1,998 in rapid and 2,041 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Lukas Notz played?
Our database contains 48 games by Lukas Notz, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 16 draws, 13 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukas Notz?
48 games by Lukas Notz 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.