Prepare against Johannes Lerch
FM · Austria · World #7,222 classical · FIDE ID 1658069
Our database contains 468 games by Johannes Lerch, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johannes Lerch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johannes Lerch 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 | 2,220 | 2,303 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,232 | 2,255 | Oct 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,304 | 2,325 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 468 | 169 | 154 | 145 | 36.1% |
| As White | 240 | 89 | 75 | 76 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 228 | 80 | 79 | 69 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johannes Lerch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johannes Lerch's side.
First moves as White (240 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 177 | 73.8% | 53.4% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 15.0% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 20 | 8.3% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 3 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Lerch usually continues Nf3 (40.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Lerch usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Lerch usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Lerch usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Lerch usually continues e3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Lerch usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 42 | 35.9% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 37 | 31.6% | 58.1% |
| c6 | 11 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 8.5% | 55.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 6.8% | 81.3% |
| a6 | 4 | 3.4% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 66.2% | 52.3% |
| d5 | 17 | 26.2% | 52.9% |
| a6 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Johannes Lerch's chess games
All 468 games by Johannes Lerch in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 169 wins, 154 draws, 145 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 13/7/3 | 56.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 0/7/3 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | K Dragun | 2,528 | Titled Tue Early | C46 |
| Jan 2024 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,514 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Jun 2023 | Felix Blohberger | 2,501 | ch-AUT Blitz | A13 |
| Jun 2023 | Georg Halvax | 2,451 | ch-AUT Rapid | B31 |
| Feb 2024 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | Titled Tue Early | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 79 | 35.5 | 2,229 |
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2025 | 24 | 15 | 2,295 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 2022 | 21 | 13 | 2,024 |
| ch-AUT Rapid | 2024 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,286 |
| ch-AUT U12 | 2018 | 14 | 8 | 1,458 |
| ch-AUT U08 | 2013 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,153 |
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,172 |
| GER Cup Net Final-B U2000 | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 1,728 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johannes Lerch's chess games?
468 games by Johannes Lerch, from Aug 2016 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 Johannes Lerch has played.
What does Johannes Lerch play on the first move as White?
Across 240 games with White in our database, Johannes Lerch opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johannes Lerch answers 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...a6 (3% of games).
What openings does Johannes Lerch play as White?
As White, Johannes Lerch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (23 games, 56.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (20 games, 55.0% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 240 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johannes Lerch play as Black?
As Black, Johannes Lerch most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 228 games.
What is Johannes Lerch's FIDE rating?
Johannes Lerch is currently rated 2,220 in classical chess, 2,232 in rapid and 2,304 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Johannes Lerch played?
Our database contains 468 games by Johannes Lerch, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 169 wins, 154 draws, 145 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johannes Lerch?
468 games by Johannes Lerch 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.