Prepare against Joerg Lorenz
DEU · World #21,996 classical · FIDE ID 4663136
Our database contains 64 games by Joerg Lorenz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joerg Lorenz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joerg Lorenz 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 | 2,041 | 2,187 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,074 | 2,101 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 23 | 29 | 12 | 35.9% |
| As White | 35 | 13 | 16 | 6 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 29 | 10 | 13 | 6 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joerg Lorenz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joerg Lorenz's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues Nc3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues exd5 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 81.8% | 72.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
Joerg Lorenz's chess games
All 64 games by Joerg Lorenz 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: 23 wins, 29 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2002 | Thomas Jahn | 2,217 | Oberliga Nord O 0203 | C11 |
| Jan 1999 | Klaus Zschaebitz | 2,201 | Berlin Open | D05 |
| Feb 2013 | Arkadiusz Siwiec | 2,186 | Oberliga Nord O 1213 | B26 |
| Jan 2001 | Kristian Dimitrijeski | 2,150 | Oberliga Nord O 0001 | D36 |
| Apr 2013 | Anatol Treskow | 2,058 | ch-Berlin QT | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin QT | 2015 | 25 | 18 | 2,126 |
| Berlin Open | 1999 | 7 | 3 | 2,166 |
| 5th Rostock PSV Open | 2005 | 6 | 4 | 2,170 |
| 11th Calvia Amateur Open | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 2,097 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0102 | 2002 | 5 | 2 | 2,040 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0001 | 2001 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,425 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0304 | 2004 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,976 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0203 | 2003 | 2 | 1 | 2,248 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joerg Lorenz's chess games?
64 games by Joerg Lorenz, 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 Joerg Lorenz has played.
What does Joerg Lorenz play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Joerg Lorenz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joerg Lorenz answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Joerg Lorenz play as White?
As White, Joerg Lorenz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joerg Lorenz play as Black?
As Black, Joerg Lorenz most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Joerg Lorenz's FIDE rating?
Joerg Lorenz is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess and 2,074 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,187 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Joerg Lorenz played?
Our database contains 64 games by Joerg Lorenz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 29 draws, 12 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joerg Lorenz?
64 games by Joerg Lorenz 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.