Prepare against Lutz Faber
DEU · World #51,950 classical · FIDE ID 1270821
When preparing against Lutz Faber, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 31 games by Lutz Faber, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lutz Faber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lutz Faber 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 | 1,885 | 1,947 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 22.6% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 7.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lutz Faber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lutz Faber's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 61.1% | 40.9% |
| Nc3 | 7 | 38.9% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Faber usually continues Bf4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Faber usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Faber usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 39% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Faber usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Faber usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Faber usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Lutz Faber's chess games
All 31 games by Lutz Faber in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 7 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Andreas Scholz | 2,084 | 13th Siebenlehn Open | C10 |
| Jul 2020 | Frank Kettner-Nikolaus | 1,893 | 1st DSOL 05 Liga Gr-C | A40 |
| Nov 2019 | Aleksandr Markosyan | 1,759 | 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B06 |
| Nov 2019 | Kian Masoudi | 1,606 | 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A47 |
| Mar 2009 | Claus Schoenfelder | 1,542 | Schneeberg Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2021 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,455 |
| 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,734 |
| Schneeberg Open | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,879 |
| 1st DSOL 05 Liga Gr-C | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,739 |
| 13th Siebenlehn Open | 2012 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,049 |
| DSOL 05 Liga Final 1st | 2020 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,017 |
| 3rd Bamberg Open B | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,189 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lutz Faber's chess games?
31 games by Lutz Faber, from May 2010 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 Lutz Faber has played.
What does Lutz Faber play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Lutz Faber opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.Nc3 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lutz Faber answers 1...g6 (57% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games).
What openings does Lutz Faber play as White?
As White, Lutz Faber's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lutz Faber play as Black?
As Black, Lutz Faber most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); London System (1 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Lutz Faber's FIDE rating?
Lutz Faber is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,947 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Lutz Faber played?
Our database contains 31 games by Lutz Faber, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lutz Faber?
31 games by Lutz Faber 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.