Prepare against Daniel Lienhard
CHE · World #65,930 classical · FIDE ID 1328700
When preparing against Daniel Lienhard, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 41 games by Daniel Lienhard, covering Feb 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Lienhard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Lienhard 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 | 1,835 | 1,866 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 11 | 22 | 8 | 26.8% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Lienhard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Lienhard's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 95.0% | 60.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Lienhard usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Lienhard usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Lienhard usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Lienhard usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 91.7% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Daniel Lienhard's chess games
All 41 games by Daniel Lienhard in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 11 wins, 22 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D42 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1995 | Jean-Marie Kappler | 2,290 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9596 | D27 |
| Jan 1994 | Sven Sulzbach | 1,995 | ch-Baden MB | D87 |
| Jan 1994 | Christoph Steinhart | 1,985 | ch-Baden MB | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden HT | 1993 | 11 | 9 | – |
| ch-Baden MB | 1994 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,993 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9596 | 1996 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,305 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9697 | 1997 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,070 |
| Baden-Baden Open | 1993 | 5 | 1 | 2,072 |
| Zuerich Simul | 1988 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,715 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Lienhard's chess games?
41 games by Daniel Lienhard, from Feb 2019 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 Daniel Lienhard has played.
What does Daniel Lienhard play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Daniel Lienhard opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Lienhard answers 1...c6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Daniel Lienhard play as White?
As White, Daniel Lienhard's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Lienhard play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Lienhard most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Daniel Lienhard's FIDE rating?
Daniel Lienhard is currently rated 1,835 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Daniel Lienhard played?
Our database contains 41 games by Daniel Lienhard, covering Feb 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 22 draws, 8 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Lienhard?
41 games by Daniel Lienhard 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.