Prepare against Patrick Luetzen
DEU · World #53,890 classical · FIDE ID 4679474
When preparing against Patrick Luetzen, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).
Our database contains 91 games by Patrick Luetzen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Luetzen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Luetzen 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 | 1,878 | 2,070 | Jan 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 12 | 46 | 33 | 13.2% |
| As White | 48 | 9 | 26 | 13 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 43 | 3 | 20 | 20 | 7.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Luetzen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Luetzen's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 10.4% | 10.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Luetzen usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Luetzen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Luetzen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 10.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Luetzen usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Luetzen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Luetzen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 56.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 25.0% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 21.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Patrick Luetzen's chess games
All 91 games by Patrick Luetzen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 12 wins, 46 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Stefan Becker | 2,104 | ch-Lueneburg distr Meister | E97 |
| Jan 2017 | Vladimir Zotin | 1,917 | ch-Niedersachsen Open C | B22 |
| Jun 2004 | Marc Michael Homm | 1,917 | 2nd Harburg chC | D85 |
| Apr 1999 | Siegfried Schiessl | 1,899 | 7th Passau Open | A41 |
| Oct 2016 | Harald Palmer | 1,890 | ch-Lueneburg distr Meister | D90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Lueneburg distr Meister | 2019 | 32 | 11 | 1,777 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2020 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,769 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2017 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,050 |
| 5th Passau Open | 1997 | 7 | 1 | 1,664 |
| 8th Passau Open | 2000 | 7 | 3 | 1,696 |
| 7th Passau Open | 1999 | 7 | 3 | 1,933 |
| Kassel Open | 1998 | 7 | 1.5 | – |
| 2nd Harburg chC | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,892 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Luetzen's chess games?
91 games by Patrick Luetzen, from Apr 2003 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 Patrick Luetzen has played.
What does Patrick Luetzen play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Patrick Luetzen opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Luetzen answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Patrick Luetzen play as White?
As White, Patrick Luetzen's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (9 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Luetzen play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Luetzen most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Patrick Luetzen's FIDE rating?
Patrick Luetzen is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,070 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Patrick Luetzen played?
Our database contains 91 games by Patrick Luetzen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 46 draws, 33 losses (13.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Luetzen?
91 games by Patrick Luetzen 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.