Prepare against Lutz Sittinger
DEU · World #44,001 classical · FIDE ID 24646008
When preparing against Lutz Sittinger, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (68%).
Our database contains 178 games by Lutz Sittinger, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lutz Sittinger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lutz Sittinger 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 | 1,918 | 2,033 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,896 | 1,915 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 65 | 53 | 60 | 36.5% |
| As White | 91 | 34 | 28 | 29 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 87 | 31 | 25 | 31 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lutz Sittinger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lutz Sittinger's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 75.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 22 | 24.2% | 61.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Sittinger usually continues c4 (44.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Sittinger usually continues c4 (64.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Sittinger usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 61.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sittinger usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Sittinger usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Sittinger usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 40 | 85.1% | 47.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 10.6% | 80.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 68.0% | 44.1% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 32.0% | 50.0% |
Lutz Sittinger's chess games
All 178 games by Lutz Sittinger in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 65 wins, 53 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Peter Rothman | 2,106 | Prague Holiday M21 | B01 |
| Jul 2006 | Ralf Beherzig | 2,054 | 10th Karl Mala Memorial Open | C62 |
| Jun 2006 | Otto Reimer | 2,047 | 9th Rhein Main Open | C87 |
| Jul 2006 | Manfred Fussnecker | 2,025 | 10th Karl Mala Memorial Open | C25 |
| Mar 2006 | Horst Eidam | 2,006 | 13th Leipzig VfB Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Leipzig VfB Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 1,888 |
| ch-Unterfranken HA 63rd | 2012 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,758 |
| Prague Holiday M21 | 2015 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,786 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 53th | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,816 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 60th | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,838 |
| 52nd ch-Unterfranken HT | 2001 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,727 |
| ch-Unterfranken HA 51th | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,489 |
| chT-Unterfranken M2 54th | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,800 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lutz Sittinger's chess games?
178 games by Lutz Sittinger, from Jul 2006 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 Sittinger has played.
What does Lutz Sittinger play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Lutz Sittinger opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lutz Sittinger answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games).
What openings does Lutz Sittinger play as White?
As White, Lutz Sittinger's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lutz Sittinger play as Black?
As Black, Lutz Sittinger most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Lutz Sittinger's FIDE rating?
Lutz Sittinger is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess, 1,896 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,033 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Lutz Sittinger played?
Our database contains 178 games by Lutz Sittinger, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 53 draws, 60 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lutz Sittinger?
178 games by Lutz Sittinger 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.