Prepare against Dirk Lampe
FM · DEU · World #9,788 classical · FIDE ID 4623428
When preparing against Dirk Lampe, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Sveshnikov as Black, 32.1% over 28 games.
Our database contains 409 games by Dirk Lampe, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Lampe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Lampe 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 | 2,174 | 2,279 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,217 | 2,217 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 409 | 148 | 115 | 146 | 36.2% |
| As White | 206 | 85 | 56 | 65 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 203 | 63 | 59 | 81 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Lampe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Lampe's side.
First moves as White (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 205 | 99.5% | 54.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Lampe usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Lampe usually continues Nf3 (51.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Lampe usually continues d4 (51.5% score)
- 1.g3 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Lampe usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 83 | 94.3% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.4% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 98.6% | 48.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Dirk Lampe's chess games
All 409 games by Dirk Lampe in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 148 wins, 115 draws, 146 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 27 | 14/6/7 | 51.9% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 28 | 9/10/9 | 32.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 8/3/12 | 34.8% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1997 | Robert Rabiega | 2,490 | 69th ch-GER | B33 |
| Jan 2014 | Sven Joachim | 2,422 | BL2-Nord 1314 | A65 |
| Nov 1997 | Arndt Miltner | 2,410 | 69th ch-GER | C41 |
| Sep 2014 | Lajos Seres | 2,408 | BL2-Nord 1415 | B70 |
| Jul 2005 | Iokhan Doukhine | 2,381 | Pardubice Open A | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pardubice Open A | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 2,243 |
| BL2-Nord 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,323 |
| BL2-Nord 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,140 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,068 |
| Oberliga Nord N 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,275 |
| BL2-Nord 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,275 |
| 48th ch-Schleswig Holstein | 1993 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,264 |
| 69th ch-GER | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,365 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Lampe's chess games?
409 games by Dirk Lampe, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Dirk Lampe has played.
What does Dirk Lampe play on the first move as White?
Across 206 games with White in our database, Dirk Lampe opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.g3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Lampe answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Dirk Lampe play as White?
As White, Dirk Lampe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 51.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 206 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Lampe play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Lampe most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (28 games, 32.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Modern Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 203 games.
What is Dirk Lampe's FIDE rating?
Dirk Lampe is currently rated 2,174 in classical chess and 2,217 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,279 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Dirk Lampe played?
Our database contains 409 games by Dirk Lampe, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 148 wins, 115 draws, 146 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Lampe?
409 games by Dirk Lampe 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.