Prepare against Lutz Krajinski
DEU · World #124,629 classical · FIDE ID 4657055
When preparing against Lutz Krajinski, expect 1.c4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%).
Our database contains 68 games by Lutz Krajinski, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lutz Krajinski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lutz Krajinski 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 | 1,661 | 1,836 | Jan 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 21 | 8 | 39 | 30.9% |
| As White | 35 | 12 | 4 | 19 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 33 | 9 | 4 | 20 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lutz Krajinski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lutz Krajinski's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 24 | 68.6% | 35.4% |
| d4 | 11 | 31.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 69% of White games, 35.4% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Krajinski usually continues Nc3 (21.4% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Krajinski usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Krajinski usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Krajinski usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Krajinski usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 80.0% | 29.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 72.7% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
Lutz Krajinski's chess games
All 68 games by Lutz Krajinski in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 21 wins, 8 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A22 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Mario Anschuetz | 2,007 | 24th Leipzig VfB Open | D35 |
| Mar 2012 | Ralf Boehme | 1,974 | 19th Leipzig VfB Open | D38 |
| Mar 2017 | Joachim Just | 1,941 | 24th Leipzig VfB Open | A03 |
| Mar 2012 | Gabriele Just | 1,924 | 19th Leipzig VfB Open | D02 |
| Jan 1998 | Guenter Bechtold | 1,915 | 14th Bad Woerishofen Open | B88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th Leipzig VfB Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,922 |
| 20th Leipzig VfB Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,517 |
| 25th Leipzig VfB Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,702 |
| 23rd Leipzig VfB Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,652 |
| 24th Leipzig VfB Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,678 |
| W-ch Disabled | 2015 | 6 | 1 | 1,729 |
| Moselpokal Open | 1998 | 3 | 2 | – |
| 15th Liberec Open | 2015 | 3 | 0 | 1,412 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lutz Krajinski's chess games?
68 games by Lutz Krajinski, from Jan 2004 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 Krajinski has played.
What does Lutz Krajinski play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Lutz Krajinski opens with 1.c4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lutz Krajinski answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games).
What openings does Lutz Krajinski play as White?
As White, Lutz Krajinski's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lutz Krajinski play as Black?
As Black, Lutz Krajinski most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Lutz Krajinski's FIDE rating?
Lutz Krajinski is currently rated 1,661 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,836 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Lutz Krajinski played?
Our database contains 68 games by Lutz Krajinski, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 8 draws, 39 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lutz Krajinski?
68 games by Lutz Krajinski 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.