Prepare against Carsten Lehmann
CHE · World #66,207 classical · FIDE ID 1338480
When preparing against Carsten Lehmann, expect 1.Nf3 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 67 games by Carsten Lehmann, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carsten Lehmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carsten Lehmann 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 | 1,834 | 2,003 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,942 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 20 | 25 | 22 | 29.9% |
| As White | 42 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carsten Lehmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carsten Lehmann's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 40.5% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 14 | 33.3% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 21.4% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (21% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
Carsten Lehmann's chess games
All 67 games by Carsten Lehmann in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 20 wins, 25 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A54 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | Old Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2002 | Thomas Bohn | 2,370 | Oberliga Sued W 0102 | A04 |
| Jan 1998 | Andreas Bock | 2,300 | Oberliga Sued W 9798 | A24 |
| Jan 1996 | Helmut Becher | 2,290 | Oberliga Sued W 9596 | D18 |
| Jan 1996 | Helmut Berresheim | 2,280 | Oberliga Sued W 9596 | D45 |
| Jan 1998 | Ralf Scherer | 2,195 | Oberliga Sued W 9798 | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Sued W 9394 | 1994 | 10 | 4 | 2,225 |
| Oberliga Sued W 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,107 |
| Oberliga Sued W 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,462 |
| Oberliga Sued W 9596 | 1996 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,310 |
| ch-RLPF U20 | 1989 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,215 |
| chT-RLP 9899 | 1999 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,162 |
| Oberliga Sued W 9495 | 1995 | 4 | 3.5 | – |
| Oberliga Sued W 0102 | 2002 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,411 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carsten Lehmann's chess games?
67 games by Carsten Lehmann, from Dec 2016 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 Carsten Lehmann has played.
What does Carsten Lehmann play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Carsten Lehmann opens with 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carsten Lehmann answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...g6 (38% of games).
What openings does Carsten Lehmann play as White?
As White, Carsten Lehmann's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carsten Lehmann play as Black?
As Black, Carsten Lehmann most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Carsten Lehmann's FIDE rating?
Carsten Lehmann is currently rated 1,834 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,003 (May 2023).
How many games has Carsten Lehmann played?
Our database contains 67 games by Carsten Lehmann, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 25 draws, 22 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carsten Lehmann?
67 games by Carsten Lehmann 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.