Prepare against Lutz Grabe
DEU · World #17,515 classical · FIDE ID 4640934
When preparing against Lutz Grabe, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 100 games by Lutz Grabe, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lutz Grabe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lutz Grabe 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 | 2,080 | 2,203 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,109 | 2,109 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,074 | 2,103 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 29 | 33 | 38 | 29.0% |
| As White | 49 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 51 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lutz Grabe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lutz Grabe's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 95.9% | 46.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 46.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Grabe usually continues Bg5 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Grabe usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Grabe usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Grabe usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 50.0% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 5 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
Lutz Grabe's chess games
All 100 games by Lutz Grabe in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 29 wins, 33 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Benjamin Bujisho | 2,260 | 18th Cannes Open B | A80 |
| Feb 2006 | Berthold Kopp | 2,259 | Oberliga Baden 0506 | D17 |
| Oct 2000 | Klaus Richter | 2,217 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0001 | B21 |
| Jan 1999 | Martin Fischer | 2,195 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9899 | E18 |
| Apr 2007 | Mark Zichanowicz | 2,164 | Oberliga Baden 0607 | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Baden 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,008 |
| GER Cup Net V1 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,690 |
| Oberliga Baden 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,139 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,873 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 2,091 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 5 | 2,345 |
| Oberliga Baden 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 2 | 1,990 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0001 | 2001 | 7 | 4 | 2,272 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lutz Grabe's chess games?
100 games by Lutz Grabe, from Apr 2003 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 Lutz Grabe has played.
What does Lutz Grabe play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Lutz Grabe opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lutz Grabe answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lutz Grabe play as White?
As White, Lutz Grabe's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (12 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lutz Grabe play as Black?
As Black, Lutz Grabe most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Lutz Grabe's FIDE rating?
Lutz Grabe is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 2,109 in rapid and 2,074 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Lutz Grabe played?
Our database contains 100 games by Lutz Grabe, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 33 draws, 38 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lutz Grabe?
100 games by Lutz Grabe 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.