Prepare against Ralf Lotz
DEU · World #61,722 classical · FIDE ID 12979066
When preparing against Ralf Lotz, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (39%).
Our database contains 142 games by Ralf Lotz, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Lotz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Lotz 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 | 1,850 | 1,952 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 46 | 34 | 62 | 32.4% |
| As White | 76 | 25 | 20 | 31 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 66 | 21 | 14 | 31 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Lotz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Lotz's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 71.1% | 40.7% |
| e4 | 16 | 21.1% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 40.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Lotz usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Lotz usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Lotz usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 68.8% score
- …e6 (44% of these games) — Lotz usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Lotz usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Lotz usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 58.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 22.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 39.1% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 26.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 21.7% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Ralf Lotz's chess games
All 142 games by Ralf Lotz in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 46 wins, 34 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Ralf-Michael Grosshans | 2,149 | ch-Fechenheim CC 9900 1st | B92 |
| Jan 2002 | Andres Fernandez Egea | 2,056 | ch-Fechenheim CC 0102 3rd | B92 |
| Nov 2016 | Lothar Trumpp | 2,020 | 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B06 |
| Nov 1999 | Hans-Joachim Deuker | 2,018 | ch-Fechenheim CC 9900 1st | C11 |
| Jan 1995 | Merike Rytova | 2,010 | Weilburg NBG Open | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weilburg NBG Open | 1996 | 18 | 9 | 2,245 |
| ch-MVS | 1999 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,807 |
| Darmstadt Weber Memorial Open | 1995 | 11 | 5 | 2,293 |
| Darmstadt Heinerfestpokal Open | 1996 | 9 | 3 | 2,096 |
| ch-Fechenheim CC 0001 2nd | 2001 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,163 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,557 |
| 2nd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,003 |
| ch-Fechenheim CC 9900 1st | 2000 | 7 | 5 | 2,153 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Lotz's chess games?
142 games by Ralf Lotz, from Jan 2014 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 Ralf Lotz has played.
What does Ralf Lotz play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Ralf Lotz opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Lotz answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Ralf Lotz play as White?
As White, Ralf Lotz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Lotz play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Lotz most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Ralf Lotz's FIDE rating?
Ralf Lotz is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,952 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Ralf Lotz played?
Our database contains 142 games by Ralf Lotz, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 34 draws, 62 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Lotz?
142 games by Ralf Lotz 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.