Prepare against Erwin Lachmair
Austria · World #56,261 classical · FIDE ID 1606603
Our database contains 34 games by Erwin Lachmair, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erwin Lachmair's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erwin Lachmair 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 | 1,869 | 2,005 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 8 | 5 | 21 | 23.5% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erwin Lachmair's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erwin Lachmair's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 31.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Lachmair usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Lachmair usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Lachmair usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Lachmair usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
Erwin Lachmair's chess games
All 34 games by Erwin Lachmair in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 8 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D66 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Walter Loeb | 1,955 | 2nd Scharnstein Open | B12 |
| Jun 2024 | Jiu Weir Brien Foo | 1,798 | 15th Forni di Sopra Open | B23 |
| Jun 2024 | Vincenzo Iatrino | 1,763 | 15th Forni di Sopra Open | B41 |
| Jan 1999 | Josef Nussbaumer | 1,750 | 2nd Scharnstein Open | B76 |
| Jan 2019 | Shir Shatil | 1,512 | 18th Prague Open B | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Forni di Sopra Open | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,764 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 1996 | 8 | 2 | 1,940 |
| 2nd Scharnstein Open | 1999 | 5 | 2 | 1,931 |
| Werfen Open B | 1994 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,625 |
| Marianske Lazne Open | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 1,241 |
| 18th Prague Open B | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,602 |
| 7th Donau Open | 1998 | 2 | 0 | 1,902 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erwin Lachmair's chess games?
34 games by Erwin Lachmair, from Apr 2003 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 Erwin Lachmair has played.
What does Erwin Lachmair play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Erwin Lachmair opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erwin Lachmair answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Erwin Lachmair play as White?
As White, Erwin Lachmair's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erwin Lachmair play as Black?
As Black, Erwin Lachmair most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Erwin Lachmair's FIDE rating?
Erwin Lachmair is currently rated 1,869 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,005 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Erwin Lachmair played?
Our database contains 34 games by Erwin Lachmair, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erwin Lachmair?
34 games by Erwin Lachmair 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.