Prepare against Alex Lienhard
CHE · World #8,555 classical · FIDE ID 1307002
Our database contains 40 games by Alex Lienhard, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alex Lienhard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Lienhard 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 | 2,194 | 2,230 | Jun 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,148 | 2,187 | Nov 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,133 | 2,142 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 13 | 7 | 20 | 32.5% |
| As White | 22 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 18.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Lienhard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Lienhard's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 95.5% | 28.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 28.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Lienhard usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Lienhard usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Lienhard usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Lienhard usually continues h3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 10.0% |
Alex Lienhard's chess games
All 40 games by Alex Lienhard in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 13 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A68 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D56 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Kaspar Kappeler | 2,297 | chB-SUI | B07 |
| Jul 2012 | Patrick Hugentobler | 2,233 | chB-SUI | B04 |
| May 2009 | Alberto Profumo | 2,229 | 3rd Lugano New Open | A39 |
| Dec 2011 | Stefano Turci | 2,228 | 35th Zuerich Open A | C16 |
| Jul 2012 | Nicolas Duport | 2,218 | chB-SUI | B49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,995 |
| ch-SUI U14 | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,854 |
| chB-SUI | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,357 |
| 3rd Lugano New Open | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,241 |
| chT-SUI | 2015 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,025 |
| ch-SUI HT2 | 2007 | 3 | 1 | 1,797 |
| 41st Biel MTO Open | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1,660 |
| 35th Zuerich Open A | 2011 | 1 | 1 | 2,628 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Lienhard's chess games?
40 games by Alex Lienhard, from Jul 2007 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 Alex Lienhard has played.
What does Alex Lienhard play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Alex Lienhard opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Lienhard answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alex Lienhard play as White?
As White, Alex Lienhard's most-played openings in our database are: French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Lienhard play as Black?
As Black, Alex Lienhard most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Alex Lienhard's FIDE rating?
Alex Lienhard is currently rated 2,194 in classical chess, 2,148 in rapid and 2,133 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Alex Lienhard played?
Our database contains 40 games by Alex Lienhard, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Lienhard?
40 games by Alex Lienhard 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.