Prepare against Lutz Spreer
DEU · World #103,208 classical · FIDE ID 24663573
When preparing against Lutz Spreer, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 21.2% over 33 games.
Our database contains 181 games by Lutz Spreer, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lutz Spreer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lutz Spreer 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 | 1,720 | 1,759 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,736 | 1,736 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,778 | 1,801 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 48 | 16 | 117 | 26.5% |
| As White | 94 | 25 | 11 | 58 | 26.6% |
| As Black | 87 | 23 | 5 | 59 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lutz Spreer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lutz Spreer's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 94 | 100.0% | 32.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 32.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Spreer usually continues Nf3 (28.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Spreer usually continues Nf3 (30.6% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Spreer usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 97.6% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 46.4% | 38.5% |
| b6 | 11 | 39.3% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 14.3% | 12.5% |
Lutz Spreer's chess games
All 181 games by Lutz Spreer in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Aug 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: 48 wins, 16 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 2/1/11 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 33 | 7/2/24 | 21.2% |
| A40 | English Defense | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Ansgar Barthel | 2,065 | 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open | B01 |
| Dec 2009 | Ondrej Hrdlicka | 2,013 | 1st Plzen Open | B83 |
| Mar 2016 | Jakiv Podolnyy | 1,983 | 23rd Leipzig VfB Open | B01 |
| May 2024 | Joshua Lenz | 1,958 | 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open | B20 |
| Nov 2015 | Lubos Kejzlar | 1,922 | 7th Plzen Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2014 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,631 |
| ch-GER Net qual4 U25 | 2011 | 12 | 0 | 1,679 |
| ch-GER Net qual1 U25 | 2011 | 11 | 0 | 1,542 |
| 23rd Leipzig VfB Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,778 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,653 |
| 16th Leipzig VfB Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,717 |
| 6th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,608 |
| 20th Leipzig VfB Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,750 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lutz Spreer's chess games?
181 games by Lutz Spreer, from Jul 2009 to Aug 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 Spreer has played.
What does Lutz Spreer play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Lutz Spreer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lutz Spreer answers 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...b6 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Lutz Spreer play as White?
As White, Lutz Spreer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lutz Spreer play as Black?
As Black, Lutz Spreer most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (33 games, 21.2% win rate); English Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Lutz Spreer's FIDE rating?
Lutz Spreer is currently rated 1,720 in classical chess, 1,736 in rapid and 1,778 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,759 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Lutz Spreer played?
Our database contains 181 games by Lutz Spreer, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 16 draws, 117 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lutz Spreer?
181 games by Lutz Spreer 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.