Prepare against Cornelia Lerch
DEU · World #81,025 classical · FIDE ID 24637300
When preparing against Cornelia Lerch, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 52 games by Cornelia Lerch, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cornelia Lerch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cornelia Lerch 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 | 1,786 | 1,908 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,828 | 1,852 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,830 | 1,832 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 23.1% |
| As White | 24 | 4 | 13 | 7 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 28 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cornelia Lerch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cornelia Lerch's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Lerch usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Lerch usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Lerch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 60.0% | 22.2% |
| c5 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Cornelia Lerch's chess games
All 52 games by Cornelia Lerch in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 12 wins, 18 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E51 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Regina Buechle | 1,885 | BL2 West 1617 w | E21 |
| Feb 2011 | Sandra Lenk | 1,881 | BL2 Sued 1011 w | B22 |
| Jan 2017 | Stefanie Wollscheid | 1,793 | BL2 West 1617 w | B22 |
| Jul 2011 | Zoltan Timar Geng | 1,749 | 3rd Rheinland Pfalz Open | E27 |
| Mar 2010 | Alexander Krahnke | 1,738 | Rheinhessen ch HTA | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2024 | 10 | 2 | 1,508 |
| Rheinhessen ch HTA | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,875 |
| 3rd Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,674 |
| BL2 West 1617 w | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,909 |
| Regionalliga SW 1516 w | 2016 | 5 | 1 | 1,563 |
| BL2 West 1415 w | 2014 | 4 | 1 | 1,586 |
| BL2 Sued 1011 w | 2011 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,918 |
| chT-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2007 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,809 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cornelia Lerch's chess games?
52 games by Cornelia Lerch, from Jan 2006 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 Cornelia Lerch has played.
What does Cornelia Lerch play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Cornelia Lerch opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cornelia Lerch answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Cornelia Lerch play as White?
As White, Cornelia Lerch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cornelia Lerch play as Black?
As Black, Cornelia Lerch most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Cornelia Lerch's FIDE rating?
Cornelia Lerch is currently rated 1,786 in classical chess, 1,828 in rapid and 1,830 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,908 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Cornelia Lerch played?
Our database contains 52 games by Cornelia Lerch, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 18 draws, 22 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cornelia Lerch?
52 games by Cornelia Lerch 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.