Prepare against Gerhard Lorscheid
FM · DEU · World #13,273 classical · FIDE ID 4606000
Our database contains 1,414 games by Gerhard Lorscheid, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gerhard Lorscheid's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerhard Lorscheid 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 | 2,125 | 2,355 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,129 | 2,260 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,114 | 2,267 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,414 | 346 | 580 | 488 | 24.5% |
| As White | 690 | 199 | 284 | 207 | 28.8% |
| As Black | 724 | 147 | 296 | 281 | 20.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerhard Lorscheid's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerhard Lorscheid's side.
First moves as White (690 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 592 | 85.8% | 50.2% |
| Nf3 | 43 | 6.2% | 45.3% |
| c4 | 28 | 4.1% | 44.6% |
| g3 | 15 | 2.2% | 43.3% |
| e4 | 12 | 1.7% | 45.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 50.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Lorscheid usually continues c4 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Lorscheid usually continues c4 (53.2% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Lorscheid usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 45.3% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Lorscheid usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Lorscheid usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Lorscheid usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (361 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 315 | 87.3% | 39.8% |
| e5 | 19 | 5.3% | 55.3% |
| g6 | 14 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 11 | 3.0% | 22.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (250 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 138 | 55.2% | 39.5% |
| Nf6 | 49 | 19.6% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 34 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 28 | 11.2% | 28.6% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Gerhard Lorscheid's chess games
All 1,414 games by Gerhard Lorscheid 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: 346 wins, 580 draws, 488 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 75 | 17/38/20 | 22.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 69 | 14/29/26 | 20.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 63 | 27/18/18 | 42.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 59 | 19/26/14 | 32.2% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 35 | 17/7/11 | 48.6% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 34 | 7/17/10 | 20.6% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 32 | 8/10/14 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 28 | 10/13/5 | 35.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 24 | 9/6/9 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 3/14/6 | 13.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 181 | 32/73/76 | 17.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 166 | 40/60/66 | 24.1% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 86 | 23/44/19 | 26.7% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 76 | 13/31/32 | 17.1% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 50 | 5/27/18 | 10.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 23 | 0/11/12 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 4/9/5 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| B07 | Rat Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Vlastimil Babula | 2,555 | Pardubice Czech Open | E60 |
| Jan 1996 | James C Howell | 2,525 | BL2-Sued 9596 | E81 |
| Jul 2022 | Manuel Pena Gomez | 2,492 | 44th Barbera del Valles Open | A04 |
| Jul 2005 | Tibor Fogarasi | 2,490 | Budapest FS07 GM | B07 |
| Jan 1995 | Mathias Womacka | 2,490 | 67th ch-GER | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS06 GM | 2003 | 69 | 22.5 | 2,296 |
| Budapest FS08 GM | 2010 | 46 | 16 | 2,309 |
| ch-RLPF | 1990 | 44 | 27 | 2,335 |
| Budapest FS07 GM | 2011 | 40 | 12.5 | 2,287 |
| Douglas IoM Open | 2018 | 22 | 7.5 | 2,161 |
| Krumbach Open | 1991 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,269 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg | 1995 | 18 | 10 | 2,329 |
| Pardubice KB Open | 2000 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,324 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerhard Lorscheid's chess games?
1,414 games by Gerhard Lorscheid, 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 Gerhard Lorscheid has played.
What does Gerhard Lorscheid play on the first move as White?
Across 690 games with White in our database, Gerhard Lorscheid opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerhard Lorscheid answers 1...d6 (87% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Gerhard Lorscheid play as White?
As White, Gerhard Lorscheid's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (75 games, 22.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (69 games, 20.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (63 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 690 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerhard Lorscheid play as Black?
As Black, Gerhard Lorscheid most often plays: Philidor (181 games, 17.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (166 games, 24.1% win rate); Modern Defense (86 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 724 games.
What is Gerhard Lorscheid's FIDE rating?
Gerhard Lorscheid is currently rated 2,125 in classical chess, 2,129 in rapid and 2,114 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,355 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Gerhard Lorscheid played?
Our database contains 1,414 games by Gerhard Lorscheid, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 346 wins, 580 draws, 488 losses (24.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerhard Lorscheid?
1,414 games by Gerhard Lorscheid 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.