Prepare against Boris Lenz
CHE · World #68,596 classical · FIDE ID 1341626
When preparing against Boris Lenz, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Boris Lenz, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Boris Lenz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boris Lenz 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 | 1,826 | 1,831 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 10 | 4 | 22 | 27.8% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boris Lenz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boris Lenz's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 27.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Lenz usually continues d4 (10.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Lenz usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Lenz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Boris Lenz's chess games
All 36 games by Boris Lenz in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 10 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Vladimir Paleologu | 2,107 | 4th Locarno Open | B07 |
| May 2025 | P Ladner | 1,987 | Bodensee Open | C89 |
| Dec 2022 | Rolf Ernst | 1,898 | 8th Adelboden Open | D02 |
| Dec 2022 | Timour Boudkeev | 1,771 | 8th Adelboden Open | B12 |
| Dec 2021 | Tomasz Ingielewicz | 1,534 | 8th Adelboden Open | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Adelboden Open | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,630 |
| Stein am Rhein Open 11th | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,509 |
| 14th Ascona Open | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,493 |
| 7th Locarno Open | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,942 |
| 4th Locarno Open | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 1,430 |
| Bodensee Open | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1,909 |
| Davos Summer Open | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1,360 |
| Schaffhausen Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,410 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boris Lenz's chess games?
36 games by Boris Lenz, from May 2018 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 Boris Lenz has played.
What does Boris Lenz play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Boris Lenz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boris Lenz answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Boris Lenz play as White?
As White, Boris Lenz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boris Lenz play as Black?
As Black, Boris Lenz most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Boris Lenz's FIDE rating?
Boris Lenz is currently rated 1,826 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,831 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Boris Lenz played?
Our database contains 36 games by Boris Lenz, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boris Lenz?
36 games by Boris Lenz 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.