Prepare against Jochen Lettner
Austria · World #88,539 classical · FIDE ID 1611470
When preparing against Jochen Lettner, expect 1.f4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Jochen Lettner, covering Dec 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jochen Lettner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jochen Lettner 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 | 1,763 | 1,835 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 2 | 19 | 30.0% |
| As White | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jochen Lettner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jochen Lettner's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 10 | 76.9% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 15.4% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 77% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Lettner usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Lettner usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Lettner usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Lettner usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Jochen Lettner's chess games
All 30 games by Jochen Lettner in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2023 - 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: 9 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A91 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Paleface Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Wolfgang Boelzlbauer | 1,840 | 14th Vienna Open B | C01 |
| Jan 1994 | Peter Taschner | 1,825 | Werfen Open B | B02 |
| Aug 2003 | Robert Mutschlechner | 1,801 | 14th Vienna Open B | A03 |
| Aug 2003 | Peter Jirovec | 1,792 | 14th Vienna Open B | C01 |
| Aug 2003 | Helmut Zimmerl | 1,762 | 14th Vienna Open B | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Werfen Open B | 1995 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,640 |
| 14th Vienna Open B | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 1,798 |
| Marijampole Open B | 2000 | 5 | 1 | 1,954 |
| 13th Vienna Open B | 1998 | 4 | 2 | – |
| 2nd Scharnstein Open | 1999 | 2 | 0 | 1,460 |
| Schwarzach Open B | 2002 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jochen Lettner's chess games?
30 games by Jochen Lettner, from Dec 2023 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 Jochen Lettner has played.
What does Jochen Lettner play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Jochen Lettner opens with 1.f4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jochen Lettner answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...Nc6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jochen Lettner play as White?
As White, Jochen Lettner's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jochen Lettner play as Black?
As Black, Jochen Lettner most often plays: Alekhine Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Jochen Lettner's FIDE rating?
Jochen Lettner is currently rated 1,763 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,835 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Jochen Lettner played?
Our database contains 30 games by Jochen Lettner, covering Dec 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jochen Lettner?
30 games by Jochen Lettner 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.