Prepare against Lutz van Son
DEU · World #12,188 classical · FIDE ID 24682012
When preparing against Lutz van Son, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%).
Our database contains 182 games by Lutz van Son, covering Jul 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Lutz van Son's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lutz van Son 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 | 2,140 | 2,197 | Nov 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,169 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 54 | 67 | 61 | 29.7% |
| As White | 86 | 32 | 28 | 26 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 96 | 22 | 39 | 35 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lutz van Son's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lutz van Son's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 100.0% | 53.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Son usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Son usually continues Nc3 (73.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Son usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 97.5% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 79.4% | 40.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 8.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Lutz van Son's chess games
All 182 games by Lutz van Son in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Oct 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: 54 wins, 67 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 1/8/4 | 7.7% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Florian Mossakowski | 2,283 | Oberliga Nord W 1718 | C02 |
| Jan 1994 | Volker Tatenhorst | 2,270 | BL2-Nord 9394 | B07 |
| Sep 2019 | Kevin Hoegy | 2,255 | Oberliga Nord W 1920 | C27 |
| Jan 1996 | Marc Steinert | 2,215 | BL2-Nord 9596 | A07 |
| Oct 1991 | Andreas Rosemeyer | 2,205 | Oberliga Nord W 9192 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Nord W 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,012 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,211 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,997 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,329 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,083 |
| BL2-Nord 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 2 | 1,991 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,164 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1920 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,235 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lutz van Son's chess games?
182 games by Lutz van Son, from Jul 2008 to Oct 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 van Son has played.
What does Lutz van Son play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Lutz van Son opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lutz van Son answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Lutz van Son play as White?
As White, Lutz van Son's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Vienna Game (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lutz van Son play as Black?
As Black, Lutz van Son most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Lutz van Son's FIDE rating?
Lutz van Son is currently rated 2,140 in classical chess and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,197 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Lutz van Son played?
Our database contains 182 games by Lutz van Son, covering Jul 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 67 draws, 61 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lutz van Son?
182 games by Lutz van Son 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.