Prepare against Lukas Winterberg
IM · DEU · World #1,709 classical · FIDE ID 24622702
Our database contains 893 games by Lukas Winterberg, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lukas Winterberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukas Winterberg 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 | 2,399 | 2,429 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,271 | 2,374 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,402 | 2,441 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 893 | 365 | 176 | 352 | 40.9% |
| As White | 450 | 200 | 79 | 171 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 443 | 165 | 97 | 181 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukas Winterberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukas Winterberg's side.
First moves as White (450 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 264 | 58.7% | 51.5% |
| e4 | 78 | 17.3% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 55 | 12.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 24 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 11 | 2.4% | 68.2% |
| g3 | 9 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Winterberg usually continues Nf3 (49.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Winterberg usually continues Nf3 (54.9% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Winterberg usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Winterberg usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Winterberg usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Winterberg usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 118 | 55.7% | 48.7% |
| c5 | 41 | 19.3% | 56.1% |
| e5 | 26 | 12.3% | 48.1% |
| c6 | 14 | 6.6% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.4% | 90.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.4% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 118 | 78.1% | 39.0% |
| d5 | 16 | 10.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 6.0% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 4 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Lukas Winterberg's chess games
All 893 games by Lukas Winterberg in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Aug 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: 365 wins, 176 draws, 352 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 47 | 20/6/21 | 42.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 37 | 14/6/17 | 37.8% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 29 | 13/7/9 | 44.8% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 22 | 11/2/9 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 42 | 12/8/22 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 29 | 9/3/17 | 31.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 7/5/17 | 24.1% |
| D02 | London System | 24 | 9/4/11 | 37.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 23 | 7/6/10 | 30.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 22 | 11/7/4 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 9/1/6 | 56.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,681 | Titled Tue Late | C02 |
| Nov 2022 | Rafael Leitao | 2,592 | Titled Tue Late | A14 |
| Jan 2023 | Miguel Santos Ruiz | 2,587 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Mar 2016 | Sergei Ovsejevitsch | 2,585 | Oberliga Sued W 1516 | C68 |
| Dec 2020 | Viktor Bologan | 2,574 | Titled Tue | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 488 | 223.5 | 2,258 |
| Bundesliga 2025-26 | 2026 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,313 |
| Bundesliga 2024-25 | 2025 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,497 |
| Bundesliga 2023-24 | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,369 |
| 31st Boeblinger Open | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,450 |
| 15th Bad Godesberg Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 1,992 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,322 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,530 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukas Winterberg's chess games?
893 games by Lukas Winterberg, from Oct 2005 to Aug 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 Winterberg has played.
What does Lukas Winterberg play on the first move as White?
Across 450 games with White in our database, Lukas Winterberg opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukas Winterberg answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Lukas Winterberg play as White?
As White, Lukas Winterberg's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (47 games, 42.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (37 games, 37.8% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 44.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 450 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukas Winterberg play as Black?
As Black, Lukas Winterberg most often plays: Indian Defense (42 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Classical Variation (29 games, 31.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (29 games, 24.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 443 games.
What is Lukas Winterberg's FIDE rating?
Lukas Winterberg is currently rated 2,399 in classical chess, 2,271 in rapid and 2,402 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,429 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Lukas Winterberg played?
Our database contains 893 games by Lukas Winterberg, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 365 wins, 176 draws, 352 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukas Winterberg?
893 games by Lukas Winterberg 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.