Prepare against Udo Lanz
DEU · World #62,843 classical · FIDE ID 4681878
When preparing against Udo Lanz, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 297 games by Udo Lanz, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Udo Lanz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Udo Lanz 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 | 1,846 | 1,992 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 297 | 105 | 87 | 105 | 35.4% |
| As White | 145 | 52 | 38 | 55 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 152 | 53 | 49 | 50 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Udo Lanz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Udo Lanz's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 59.3% | 51.2% |
| c4 | 30 | 20.7% | 36.7% |
| d4 | 23 | 15.9% | 54.3% |
| f4 | 4 | 2.8% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 51.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Lanz usually continues f4 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Lanz usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Lanz usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 36.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Lanz usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Lanz usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Lanz usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 51.5% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 25 | 36.8% | 36.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 8.8% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 29 | 58.0% | 44.8% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 24.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 14.0% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Udo Lanz's chess games
All 297 games by Udo Lanz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 105 wins, 87 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 38 | 13/13/12 | 34.2% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Ralf Christ | 2,293 | Untergrombach Open | A87 |
| Aug 2016 | Florian Hahn | 2,145 | 28th Wiesbaden Open | A04 |
| Aug 2017 | Pascal Neukirchner | 2,142 | 29th Wiesbaden Open | A36 |
| May 2005 | Helmut Kalepky | 2,111 | 8th Rhein Main Open | D15 |
| Nov 2014 | Michael Dehl | 2,110 | Hessenliga 1415 | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Hofheim Spring Open B | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,472 |
| 6th Arber Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,964 |
| ch-Baden HT1 | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| Baden Open A | 2001 | 9 | 6 | – |
| 2nd Hofheim Spring Open B | 2014 | 8 | 6 | 2,005 |
| 14th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,036 |
| 24th Wiesbaden Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,978 |
| 25th Wiesbaden Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,959 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Udo Lanz's chess games?
297 games by Udo Lanz, from Jul 2005 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 Udo Lanz has played.
What does Udo Lanz play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Udo Lanz opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Udo Lanz answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Udo Lanz play as White?
As White, Udo Lanz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (17 games, 23.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Udo Lanz play as Black?
As Black, Udo Lanz most often plays: Dutch Defense (38 games, 34.2% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 152 games.
What is Udo Lanz's FIDE rating?
Udo Lanz is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,992 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Udo Lanz played?
Our database contains 297 games by Udo Lanz, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 87 draws, 105 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Udo Lanz?
297 games by Udo Lanz 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.