Prepare against Ruben Lutz
FM · DEU · World #3,158 classical · FIDE ID 12975974
Our database contains 291 games by Ruben Lutz, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ruben Lutz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruben Lutz 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 | 2,332 | 2,332 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 291 | 107 | 123 | 61 | 36.8% |
| As White | 145 | 57 | 58 | 30 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 146 | 50 | 65 | 31 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruben Lutz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruben Lutz's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 144 | 99.3% | 59.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 59.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Lutz usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Lutz usually continues c4 (68.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Lutz usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Lutz usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 81 | 87.1% | 62.3% |
| c6 | 12 | 12.9% | 54.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 94.1% | 48.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
Ruben Lutz's chess games
All 291 games by Ruben Lutz in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 107 wins, 123 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 29 | 5/17/7 | 17.2% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 22 | 9/12/1 | 40.9% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 27 | 6/18/3 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 18 | 5/9/4 | 27.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 4/9/1 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| E09 | Catalan | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Yevhenii Yelisieiev | 2,411 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | A90 |
| Mar 2024 | Iulian Sofronie | 2,395 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | E62 |
| May 2023 | Sebastian Eichner | 2,313 | Dresden Uhlmann Rapid Open | D38 |
| May 2023 | Cliff Wichmann | 2,310 | Dresden Uhlmann Rapid Open | D44 |
| Jul 2023 | Ondrej Toman | 2,304 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2023 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,115 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2017 | 22 | 13.5 | 1,860 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2019 | 18 | 11 | 2,034 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2017 | 14 | 10 | 1,890 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2015 | 12 | 9.5 | 1,411 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2015 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,603 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,047 |
| 25th EU-ch U10 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,790 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruben Lutz's chess games?
291 games by Ruben Lutz, from Sep 2015 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 Ruben Lutz has played.
What does Ruben Lutz play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Ruben Lutz opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruben Lutz answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ruben Lutz play as White?
As White, Ruben Lutz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (29 games, 17.2% win rate); Torre Attack (22 games, 40.9% win rate); London System (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruben Lutz play as Black?
As Black, Ruben Lutz most often plays: French: Classical Variation (27 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Advance Variation (18 games, 27.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Ruben Lutz's FIDE rating?
Ruben Lutz is currently rated 2,332 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,332 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ruben Lutz played?
Our database contains 291 games by Ruben Lutz, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 123 draws, 61 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruben Lutz?
291 games by Ruben Lutz 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.