Prepare against Reto Lusti
CHE · World #66,205 classical · FIDE ID 1325299
When preparing against Reto Lusti, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (40%).
Our database contains 44 games by Reto Lusti, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Reto Lusti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reto Lusti 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 | 1,834 | 1,909 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,838 | 1,880 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 12 | 9 | 23 | 27.3% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reto Lusti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reto Lusti's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Lusti usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Lusti usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Lusti usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 11% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lusti usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lusti usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 100.0% | 15.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Reto Lusti's chess games
All 44 games by Reto Lusti in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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, 9 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A96 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Gerd Kuhn | 2,049 | Railway 5 Countries 32nd | A03 |
| Apr 1999 | Bruno Zanetti | 1,945 | 41st Meiringen SVSE | B32 |
| Nov 2011 | H Trevor Jones | 1,938 | Rail 4 Countries | A89 |
| Apr 1999 | Franz Reiser | 1,893 | 41st Meiringen SVSE | B07 |
| Jun 2001 | Karel Jeurissen | 1,824 | 18th Rail 4 Countries | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meiringen SVSE 42nd | 2000 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,610 |
| 41st Meiringen SVSE | 1999 | 7 | 3 | 1,887 |
| Railway 5 Countries 32nd | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,937 |
| Rail 5 Countries 23rd | 2007 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,810 |
| Rail 4 countries 22nd | 2006 | 3 | 0 | 1,672 |
| 17th Rail 4 Countries | 2000 | 3 | 1 | 1,992 |
| 19th Rail 4 Countries | 2002 | 3 | 1 | 1,895 |
| 13th Rail 4 Countries | 1996 | 3 | 2.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reto Lusti's chess games?
44 games by Reto Lusti, from Nov 2010 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 Reto Lusti has played.
What does Reto Lusti play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Reto Lusti opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.f4 (11% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reto Lusti answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Reto Lusti play as White?
As White, Reto Lusti's most-played openings in our database are: French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reto Lusti play as Black?
As Black, Reto Lusti most often plays: French: Classical Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Reto Lusti's FIDE rating?
Reto Lusti is currently rated 1,834 in classical chess and 1,838 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,909 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Reto Lusti played?
Our database contains 44 games by Reto Lusti, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reto Lusti?
44 games by Reto Lusti 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.