Prepare against Joshua Lenz
DEU · World #33,092 classical · FIDE ID 16256956
Our database contains 116 games by Joshua Lenz, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joshua Lenz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joshua Lenz 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 | 1,969 | 2,038 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,854 | 1,958 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,859 | 1,920 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 38 | 20 | 58 | 32.8% |
| As White | 59 | 26 | 9 | 24 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 57 | 12 | 11 | 34 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joshua Lenz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joshua Lenz's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 91.5% | 50.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 8.5% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 50.9% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Lenz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Lenz usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Lenz usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Lenz usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Lenz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 51.5% | 32.4% |
| e6 | 16 | 48.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 76.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Joshua Lenz's chess games
All 116 games by Joshua Lenz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 38 wins, 20 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Gerd Euler | 2,236 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B28 |
| Nov 2023 | Ioannis Papadopoulos | 2,142 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B22 |
| May 2024 | Jochen Bruch | 2,119 | ch-Rheinland Pfalz Blitz | C02 |
| Jun 2025 | Daniel Ahmed | 2,107 | 51st ch-GER Rapid | B01 |
| Nov 2023 | Shourya Vihan | 2,044 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVR Open | 2019 | 20 | 10 | 1,412 |
| ch-Rheinland Pfalz Blitz | 2024 | 18 | 3 | 1,912 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,079 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,929 |
| 51st ch-GER Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,873 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,223 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,413 |
| 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,836 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joshua Lenz's chess games?
116 games by Joshua Lenz, from Jul 2018 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 Joshua Lenz has played.
What does Joshua Lenz play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Joshua Lenz opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joshua Lenz answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Joshua Lenz play as White?
As White, Joshua Lenz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joshua Lenz play as Black?
As Black, Joshua Lenz most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Albin Countergambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Joshua Lenz's FIDE rating?
Joshua Lenz is currently rated 1,969 in classical chess, 1,854 in rapid and 1,859 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,038 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Joshua Lenz played?
Our database contains 116 games by Joshua Lenz, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 20 draws, 58 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joshua Lenz?
116 games by Joshua Lenz 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.