Prepare against Lutz Kania
DEU · World #78,705 classical · FIDE ID 16234839
When preparing against Lutz Kania, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Lutz Kania, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lutz Kania's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lutz Kania 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 | 1,794 | 1,828 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 42.9% |
| As White | 19 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lutz Kania's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lutz Kania's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 47.4% | 72.2% |
| c4 | 8 | 42.1% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 72.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kania usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Kania usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Kania usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 42% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Kania usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Kania usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kania usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Lutz Kania's chess games
All 35 games by Lutz Kania in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Helge Andersen | 1,949 | 11th Grenzturnering 2122 | B21 |
| Nov 2018 | Scot Wolfgang Jensen | 1,674 | Grenzturnering 9th | A29 |
| Oct 2021 | Olaf Petersen | 1,661 | 11th Grenzturnering 2122 | B31 |
| Sep 2022 | Dzano Beckovic | 1,636 | Grenzturnering 2223 12th | B40 |
| Oct 2020 | Vagn Lauritzen | 1,631 | Denmark Border Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Grenzturnering 2122 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,847 |
| Grenzturnering 9th | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,734 |
| Grenzturnering 2223 12th | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,645 |
| 10th Grenzturnering | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,616 |
| 8th Grenzturnering B | 2018 | 4 | 3 | 1,735 |
| Denmark Border Open | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1,728 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lutz Kania's chess games?
35 games by Lutz Kania, from Dec 2017 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 Kania has played.
What does Lutz Kania play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Lutz Kania opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.c4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lutz Kania answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lutz Kania play as White?
As White, Lutz Kania's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lutz Kania play as Black?
As Black, Lutz Kania most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Lutz Kania's FIDE rating?
Lutz Kania is currently rated 1,794 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,828 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Lutz Kania played?
Our database contains 35 games by Lutz Kania, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lutz Kania?
35 games by Lutz Kania 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.