Prepare against Guenter Lieder
DEU · World #171,990 classical · FIDE ID 4671830
When preparing against Guenter Lieder, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 265 games by Guenter Lieder, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guenter Lieder's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guenter Lieder 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 | 1,833 | 1,884 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,872 | 1,872 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 265 | 72 | 84 | 109 | 27.2% |
| As White | 135 | 41 | 46 | 48 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 130 | 31 | 38 | 61 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guenter Lieder's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guenter Lieder's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 70.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 31 | 23.0% | 43.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 5.9% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Lieder usually continues Nc3 (38.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Lieder usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Lieder usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 43.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Lieder usually continues Nc3 (38.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Lieder usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Lieder usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 57.1% | 32.8% |
| c5 | 21 | 37.5% | 45.2% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 52.4% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 14 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 11.9% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Guenter Lieder's chess games
All 265 games by Guenter Lieder in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 72 wins, 84 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 4/11/10 | 16.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 2/6/7 | 13.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 31 | 4/12/15 | 12.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 17 | 2/5/10 | 11.8% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B83 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Wolfgang Richter | 2,460 | Kassel Open | A05 |
| Jan 2000 | Thomas Franke | 2,190 | 4th Bad Zwesten Open | D78 |
| Jan 1997 | Agnese Meijere | 2,190 | 3rd Baunatal Open | C54 |
| Aug 2012 | Philip Heuser | 2,147 | 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B13 |
| Jan 2000 | Joerg Hagenauer | 2,099 | 4th Bad Zwesten Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Open 08 | 2006 | 18 | 8 | 1,649 |
| ch-Hessen Open | 1999 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,982 |
| 9th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,638 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,789 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,917 |
| 6th Bad Zwesten Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 1,755 |
| 7th Bad Zwesten Open | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 1,710 |
| 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,032 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guenter Lieder's chess games?
265 games by Guenter Lieder, from Oct 2004 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 Guenter Lieder has played.
What does Guenter Lieder play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Guenter Lieder opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guenter Lieder answers 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Guenter Lieder play as White?
As White, Guenter Lieder's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (25 games, 16.0% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guenter Lieder play as Black?
As Black, Guenter Lieder most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (31 games, 12.9% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Guenter Lieder's FIDE rating?
Guenter Lieder is currently rated 1,833 in classical chess and 1,872 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,884 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Guenter Lieder played?
Our database contains 265 games by Guenter Lieder, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 84 draws, 109 losses (27.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guenter Lieder?
265 games by Guenter Lieder 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.