Prepare against Alexander Lorch

DEU · World #85,317 classical · FIDE ID 12956635

When preparing against Alexander Lorch, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).

Our database contains 43 games by Alexander Lorch, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Lorch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Lorch 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Lorch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Lorch's side.

First moves as White (21 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 50.0% score
  • …d5 (47% of these games) — Lorch usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
  • …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Lorch usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
  • …c5 (6% of these games) — Lorch usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
• 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 37.5% score
  • …e5 (50% of these games) — Lorch usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
  • …e6 (25% of these games) — Lorch usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
  • …c5 (25% of these games) — Lorch usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)

Alexander Lorch's chess games

All 43 games by Alexander Lorch in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 9 wins, 17 draws, 17 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Alexander Lorch's chess games?

43 games by Alexander Lorch, from Sep 2013 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 Alexander Lorch has played.

What does Alexander Lorch play on the first move as White?

Across 21 games with White in our database, Alexander Lorch opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Lorch answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).

What openings does Alexander Lorch play as White?

As White, Alexander Lorch's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Alexander Lorch play as Black?

As Black, Alexander Lorch most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.

What is Alexander Lorch's FIDE rating?

Alexander Lorch is currently rated 1,773 in classical chess, 1,752 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,798 (Oct 2024).

How many games has Alexander Lorch played?

Our database contains 43 games by Alexander Lorch, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 17 draws, 17 losses (20.9% win rate).

How do I prepare against Alexander Lorch?

43 games by Alexander Lorch 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.

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