Prepare against Dietmar Lorenz
DEU · World #28,156 classical · FIDE ID 4685180
Our database contains 60 games by Dietmar Lorenz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dietmar Lorenz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dietmar Lorenz 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 | 1,997 | 2,088 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 36.7% |
| As White | 29 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dietmar Lorenz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dietmar Lorenz's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 27 | 93.1% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 93% of White games, 53.7% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Dietmar Lorenz's chess games
All 60 games by Dietmar Lorenz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 22 wins, 17 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | English Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D16 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Gerold Gerlach | 1,973 | Dortmund Open A | D15 |
| Aug 2014 | Georg Merettig | 1,940 | 26th chB-GER Seniors | B11 |
| Aug 2012 | Matthias Fleischer | 1,937 | ch-GER Seniors | E00 |
| Aug 2014 | Bodo Pawlik | 1,936 | 26th chB-GER Seniors | B19 |
| May 2006 | Horst Schulte-Braeucker | 1,930 | ch-NRW Seniors 17th | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 2004 | 14 | 5 | 1,879 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,822 |
| ch-GER Seniors | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,838 |
| ch-NRW Seniors 17th | 2006 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,885 |
| 26th chB-GER Seniors | 2014 | 8 | 6 | 2,050 |
| Dortmund Open B | 2001 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,323 |
| Ruhrgebiet Seniors Open 13th | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1,640 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 0405 | 2005 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,657 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dietmar Lorenz's chess games?
60 games by Dietmar Lorenz, from Apr 2003 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 Dietmar Lorenz has played.
What does Dietmar Lorenz play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Dietmar Lorenz opens with 1.Nf3 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dietmar Lorenz answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games).
What openings does Dietmar Lorenz play as White?
As White, Dietmar Lorenz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dietmar Lorenz play as Black?
As Black, Dietmar Lorenz most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Dietmar Lorenz's FIDE rating?
Dietmar Lorenz is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Dietmar Lorenz played?
Our database contains 60 games by Dietmar Lorenz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 17 draws, 21 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dietmar Lorenz?
60 games by Dietmar Lorenz 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.