Prepare against Utz Lachmann
DEU · World #20,873 classical · FIDE ID 4639669
When preparing against Utz Lachmann, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 16.1% over 31 games.
Our database contains 208 games by Utz Lachmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Utz Lachmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Utz Lachmann 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 | 2,050 | 2,194 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,998 | 2,125 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,983 | 2,179 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 208 | 76 | 44 | 88 | 36.5% |
| As White | 106 | 45 | 20 | 41 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 102 | 31 | 24 | 47 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Utz Lachmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Utz Lachmann's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 106 | 100.0% | 51.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Lachmann usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Lachmann usually continues d4 (58.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Lachmann usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 20 | 48.8% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 19 | 46.3% | 68.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 31 | 72.1% | 30.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 9.3% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 7.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Utz Lachmann's chess games
All 208 games by Utz Lachmann 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: 76 wins, 44 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 31 | 5/9/17 | 16.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 13/2/6 | 61.9% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Igor Yagupov | 2,405 | 13th Berliner Sommer | B25 |
| Jan 1999 | Dirk Paulsen | 2,332 | Berlin Open | B07 |
| Jan 1999 | Juergen Brustkern | 2,298 | Berlin Open | B25 |
| Jan 1999 | Hasan Krasnici | 2,276 | Berlin Open | B24 |
| Mar 2016 | Stephan Schliebener | 2,249 | ch-Berlin MT | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin MT | 2019 | 26 | 13 | 2,147 |
| ch-Berlin | 2003 | 25 | 11 | 2,162 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 20 | 10 | 1,853 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,836 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,752 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,854 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,705 |
| GER Cup Net V2 U2400 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,898 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Utz Lachmann's chess games?
208 games by Utz Lachmann, 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 Utz Lachmann has played.
What does Utz Lachmann play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Utz Lachmann opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Utz Lachmann answers 1...c6 (49% of games), 1...d6 (46% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (72% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Utz Lachmann play as White?
As White, Utz Lachmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Utz Lachmann play as Black?
As Black, Utz Lachmann most often plays: Dutch Defense (31 games, 16.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (21 games, 61.9% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Utz Lachmann's FIDE rating?
Utz Lachmann is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess, 1,998 in rapid and 1,983 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Utz Lachmann played?
Our database contains 208 games by Utz Lachmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 44 draws, 88 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Utz Lachmann?
208 games by Utz Lachmann 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.