Prepare against Lutz Fritsche
FM · DEU · World #5,557 classical · FIDE ID 4603419
Our database contains 343 games by Lutz Fritsche, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lutz Fritsche's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lutz Fritsche 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 | 2,259 | 2,359 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 343 | 114 | 104 | 125 | 33.2% |
| As White | 170 | 64 | 53 | 53 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 173 | 50 | 51 | 72 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lutz Fritsche's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lutz Fritsche's side.
First moves as White (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 161 | 94.7% | 52.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.8% | 83.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Fritsche usually continues Nc3 (55.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Fritsche usually continues Nf3 (29.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Fritsche usually continues d4 (68.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Fritsche usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Fritsche usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Fritsche usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 22 | 30.1% | 52.3% |
| e5 | 19 | 26.0% | 39.5% |
| d6 | 18 | 24.7% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 8.2% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 5.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 29 | 46.8% | 48.3% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 17.7% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 10 | 16.1% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 9.7% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.8% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Lutz Fritsche's chess games
All 343 games by Lutz Fritsche in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 114 wins, 104 draws, 125 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 56 | 22/17/17 | 39.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 53 | 18/12/23 | 34.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 6/6/9 | 28.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 15 | 1/8/6 | 6.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Loek Van Wely | 2,693 | BL2-West 1314 | B00 |
| Mar 2014 | Mihail Kobalia | 2,655 | BL2-West 1314 | B26 |
| Nov 2012 | Friso Nijboer | 2,535 | BL2-West 1213 | B06 |
| Oct 2010 | Gennadi Ginsburg | 2,526 | BL2-West 1011 | B22 |
| Dec 2019 | Alexander Berelowitsch | 2,523 | BL2-West 1920 | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2020 | 15 | 7 | 2,267 |
| Bundesliga 1991-92 | 1992 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,450 |
| Bundesliga 1993-94 | 1994 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,331 |
| Bundesliga 1992-93 | 1993 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,320 |
| Bundesliga 1990-91 | 1991 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,568 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,464 |
| BL2-West 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 2 | 2,143 |
| BL2-Sued-West 8889 | 1989 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,262 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lutz Fritsche's chess games?
343 games by Lutz Fritsche, from Apr 2003 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 Fritsche has played.
What does Lutz Fritsche play on the first move as White?
Across 170 games with White in our database, Lutz Fritsche opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lutz Fritsche answers 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games).
What openings does Lutz Fritsche play as White?
As White, Lutz Fritsche's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (56 games, 39.3% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 170 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lutz Fritsche play as Black?
As Black, Lutz Fritsche most often plays: Modern Defense (53 games, 34.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 173 games.
What is Lutz Fritsche's FIDE rating?
Lutz Fritsche is currently rated 2,259 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,359 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Lutz Fritsche played?
Our database contains 343 games by Lutz Fritsche, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 104 draws, 125 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lutz Fritsche?
343 games by Lutz Fritsche 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.