Prepare against Lutz Schaefer
DEU · World #67,848 classical · FIDE ID 24604216
When preparing against Lutz Schaefer, expect 1.c4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (33%).
Our database contains 50 games by Lutz Schaefer, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lutz Schaefer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lutz Schaefer 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 | 1,829 | 2,105 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 1,890 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 18 | 6 | 26 | 36.0% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lutz Schaefer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lutz Schaefer's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 14 | 53.8% | 46.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 19.2% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 15.4% | 62.5% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 54% of White games, 46.4% score
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nc6 (40% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Schaefer usually continues b4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Lutz Schaefer's chess games
All 50 games by Lutz Schaefer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 18 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Arnd Roesch | 2,355 | Schwarzwald Open | E72 |
| Jun 2000 | Torsten Lang | 2,257 | Westpfalz Open | A21 |
| Oct 2016 | Werner Szenetra | 2,178 | 10th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | B06 |
| Nov 2004 | Raoul Strohhaeker | 2,164 | Bad Wildbad Open | A14 |
| Jul 2017 | Herbert Palmi | 2,098 | 6th Arber Open | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,028 |
| 6th Arber Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,919 |
| Bad Wildbad Open | 2004 | 7 | 2 | 2,035 |
| Westpfalz Open | 2000 | 7 | 3 | 2,214 |
| ch-Baden Wuerttemberg Seniors Open 2nd | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 2,086 |
| Schwarzwald Open | 2003 | 3 | 2 | 2,431 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0708 | 2008 | 3 | 2 | 2,155 |
| Bad Woerishofen Open A 35th | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,766 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lutz Schaefer's chess games?
50 games by Lutz Schaefer, from Apr 2005 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 Schaefer has played.
What does Lutz Schaefer play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Lutz Schaefer opens with 1.c4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lutz Schaefer answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Lutz Schaefer play as White?
As White, Lutz Schaefer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Neo-Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lutz Schaefer play as Black?
As Black, Lutz Schaefer most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Lutz Schaefer's FIDE rating?
Lutz Schaefer is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess, 1,890 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Lutz Schaefer played?
Our database contains 50 games by Lutz Schaefer, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lutz Schaefer?
50 games by Lutz Schaefer 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.