Prepare against Holger Lehmann
DEU · World #15,888 classical · FIDE ID 4620275
Our database contains 308 games by Holger Lehmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Holger Lehmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Lehmann 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 | 2,096 | 2,253 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,193 | 2,250 | Jul 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,114 | 2,182 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 308 | 100 | 113 | 95 | 32.5% |
| As White | 158 | 60 | 61 | 37 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 150 | 40 | 52 | 58 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Lehmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Lehmann's side.
First moves as White (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 88 | 55.7% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 36 | 22.8% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 27 | 17.1% | 48.1% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.4% | 21.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues c4 (68.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues c4 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 90.3% | 43.1% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.2% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 42.9% | 40.5% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 22.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 6 | 12.2% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 10.2% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.1% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Holger Lehmann's chess games
All 308 games by Holger Lehmann 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: 100 wins, 113 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 3/9/2 | 21.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 33 | 14/5/14 | 42.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Alexander Bochkarev | 2,438 | 25th Pardubice Open rap | B30 |
| Jul 2015 | Maxim Lugovskoy | 2,432 | 26th Pardubice Czech Open A | C15 |
| Jul 2014 | Sergei Reutsky | 2,387 | 25th Pardubice Open rap | B78 |
| Feb 2007 | Alexandar G Panchenko | 2,369 | Oberliga NRW 0607 | E09 |
| Jan 2006 | Tea Lanchava | 2,363 | NRW Class2 0506 | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 2,229 |
| Budapest FS04 IM-B | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,347 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,254 |
| Oberliga NRW 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,271 |
| NRW Class2 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,275 |
| 45th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,169 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,253 |
| NRW Class1 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2,019 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Lehmann's chess games?
308 games by Holger Lehmann, 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 Holger Lehmann has played.
What does Holger Lehmann play on the first move as White?
Across 158 games with White in our database, Holger Lehmann opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Lehmann answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Holger Lehmann play as White?
As White, Holger Lehmann's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 158 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Lehmann play as Black?
As Black, Holger Lehmann most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 150 games.
What is Holger Lehmann's FIDE rating?
Holger Lehmann is currently rated 2,096 in classical chess, 2,193 in rapid and 2,114 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,253 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Holger Lehmann played?
Our database contains 308 games by Holger Lehmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 113 draws, 95 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Lehmann?
308 games by Holger Lehmann 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.