Prepare against Bjoern Lorenzen
DEU · World #31,624 classical · FIDE ID 4684591
When preparing against Bjoern Lorenzen, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 54 games by Bjoern Lorenzen, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bjoern Lorenzen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjoern Lorenzen 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 | 1,976 | 2,030 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,062 | 2,062 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,906 | 1,946 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 16 | 11 | 27 | 29.6% |
| As White | 28 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjoern Lorenzen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjoern Lorenzen's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 89.3% | 36.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 10.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 36.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Lorenzen usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Lorenzen usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Lorenzen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Lorenzen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Lorenzen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Bjoern Lorenzen's chess games
All 54 games by Bjoern Lorenzen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D77 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B37 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E72 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | David Wachinger | 2,105 | Bremen Silvester Open | B38 |
| Dec 2022 | Clemens Mix | 2,030 | Bremen Silvester Open A | B37 |
| Dec 2019 | Arnd Hochhuth | 1,904 | Bremen Silvester Open | B25 |
| Aug 2026 | Rohat Seyrek | 1,886 | 20. Lessing-Open 2026 | A | A40 |
| Mar 2016 | Hayo Hoffer | 1,847 | ch-Bremen Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2019 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,949 |
| ch-Bremen Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,890 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0001 | 2001 | 8 | 2 | 2,017 |
| 4th Nord West Cup | 2002 | 7 | 3 | 2,280 |
| Bremen Silvester Open A | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,851 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0607 | 2007 | 5 | 1 | 1,923 |
| 20. Lessing-Open 2026 | A | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,806 |
Interactive opening tree from all 54 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjoern Lorenzen's chess games?
54 games by Bjoern Lorenzen, from Jul 2007 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 Bjoern Lorenzen has played.
What does Bjoern Lorenzen play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Bjoern Lorenzen opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjoern Lorenzen answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Bjoern Lorenzen play as White?
As White, Bjoern Lorenzen's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjoern Lorenzen play as Black?
As Black, Bjoern Lorenzen most often plays: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Bjoern Lorenzen's FIDE rating?
Bjoern Lorenzen is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 2,062 in rapid and 1,906 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,030 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Bjoern Lorenzen played?
Our database contains 54 games by Bjoern Lorenzen, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 27 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjoern Lorenzen?
54 games by Bjoern Lorenzen 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.