Prepare against Lukas Schulze
DEU · World #82,462 classical · FIDE ID 12956856
When preparing against Lukas Schulze, expect 1.Nf3 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 42.3% over 26 games.
Our database contains 349 games by Lukas Schulze, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lukas Schulze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukas Schulze 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 | 1,782 | 1,789 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,709 | 1,722 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,717 | 1,722 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 349 | 161 | 36 | 152 | 46.1% |
| As White | 170 | 88 | 16 | 66 | 51.8% |
| As Black | 179 | 73 | 20 | 86 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukas Schulze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukas Schulze's side.
First moves as White (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 83 | 48.8% | 60.2% |
| e4 | 66 | 38.8% | 55.3% |
| d4 | 12 | 7.1% | 70.8% |
| c4 | 7 | 4.1% | 14.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 49% of White games, 60.2% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Schulze usually continues c4 (62.1% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Schulze usually continues c4 (42.1% score)
- …Nc6 (17% of these games) — Schulze usually continues d4 (76.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 55.3% score
- …e5 (71% of these games) — Schulze usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Schulze usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Schulze usually continues exd5 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 35.9% | 34.5% |
| e6 | 33 | 28.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 22 | 18.8% | 61.4% |
| e5 | 14 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 3.4% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 82.9% | 51.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 17.1% | 50.0% |
Lukas Schulze's chess games
All 349 games by Lukas Schulze in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 161 wins, 36 draws, 152 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | English Opening | 26 | 11/2/13 | 42.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 20 | 14/1/5 | 70.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: The Whale | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E09 | Catalan | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Frank Buchenau | 2,272 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | B52 |
| Aug 2019 | Hartmut Porth | 2,041 | Lueneburg Open A | B22 |
| Nov 2013 | Carl Friedrich Wolff | 1,986 | ch-Sachsen U08 Open | C55 |
| Aug 2019 | Michael Wozny | 1,942 | Lueneburg Open A | E62 |
| Oct 2019 | Lara Kiesel | 1,748 | ch-Hannover Bezirks U16 | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hannover U10 | 2014 | 46 | 36 | 1,008 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2019 | 36 | 18.5 | 1,432 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U10 | 2014 | 32 | 18 | 994 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2019 | 27 | 8.5 | 1,257 |
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2015 | 18 | 8 | 1,071 |
| ch-Hannover U12 | 2015 | 11 | 10 | 1,218 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,612 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,415 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukas Schulze's chess games?
349 games by Lukas Schulze, from Jun 2014 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 Schulze has played.
What does Lukas Schulze play on the first move as White?
Across 170 games with White in our database, Lukas Schulze opens with 1.Nf3 (49% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukas Schulze answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Lukas Schulze play as White?
As White, Lukas Schulze's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Italian Game (20 games, 70.0% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 170 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukas Schulze play as Black?
As Black, Lukas Schulze most often plays: French Defense (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (12 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 179 games.
What is Lukas Schulze's FIDE rating?
Lukas Schulze is currently rated 1,782 in classical chess, 1,709 in rapid and 1,717 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,789 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Lukas Schulze played?
Our database contains 349 games by Lukas Schulze, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 161 wins, 36 draws, 152 losses (46.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukas Schulze?
349 games by Lukas Schulze 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.