Prepare against Lutz Reichert
DEU · World #136,510 classical · FIDE ID 4673328
When preparing against Lutz Reichert, expect 1.g3 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Hungarian Opening as White, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 85 games by Lutz Reichert, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lutz Reichert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lutz Reichert 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 | 1,629 | 1,790 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,746 | 1,746 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 27 | 16 | 42 | 31.8% |
| As White | 39 | 15 | 9 | 15 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 46 | 12 | 7 | 27 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lutz Reichert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lutz Reichert's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 29 | 74.4% | 53.4% |
| c4 | 8 | 20.5% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 74% of White games, 53.4% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Reichert usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Reichert usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Reichert usually continues Bg2 (20.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Reichert usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Reichert usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Reichert usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 20 | 87.0% | 52.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 84.6% | 18.2% |
| f5 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
Lutz Reichert's chess games
All 85 games by Lutz Reichert in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - Sep 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: 27 wins, 16 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2003 | Karlheinz Hesselbarth | 1,984 | Berlin Unicorn Open | A87 |
| May 2007 | Joerg Fuchs | 1,930 | Berlin Unicorn Open | A04 |
| Sep 2005 | Roland Knopf | 1,726 | Berlin Open 09 | B07 |
| Aug 2010 | Karl-Heinz Stiemerling | 1,725 | 9th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A41 |
| Sep 2026 | Walter Lechler | 1,655 | Deutsche Schnellschach Amateurmeisterschaft 2026 | F | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2008 | 20 | 4.5 | 1,728 |
| 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,689 |
| 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,671 |
| ch-Berlin Class D | 2010 | 9 | 7 | 1,324 |
| 9th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,753 |
| Augsburg Afro Open | 2003 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,537 |
| Berlin Spring Open B | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,574 |
| Deutsche Schnellschach Amateurmeisterschaft 2026 | F | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 1,912 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lutz Reichert's chess games?
85 games by Lutz Reichert, from Oct 2007 to Sep 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 Reichert has played.
What does Lutz Reichert play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Lutz Reichert opens with 1.g3 (74% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lutz Reichert answers 1...d6 (87% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (85% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games).
What openings does Lutz Reichert play as White?
As White, Lutz Reichert's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lutz Reichert play as Black?
As Black, Lutz Reichert most often plays: Philidor (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Lutz Reichert's FIDE rating?
Lutz Reichert is currently rated 1,629 in classical chess, 1,746 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,790 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Lutz Reichert played?
Our database contains 85 games by Lutz Reichert, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 16 draws, 42 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lutz Reichert?
85 games by Lutz Reichert 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.