Prepare against Karl-Heinz Lehmann
DEU · World #37,593 classical · FIDE ID 4617576
When preparing against Karl-Heinz Lehmann, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 13.0% over 23 games.
Our database contains 228 games by Karl-Heinz Lehmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karl-Heinz Lehmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl-Heinz 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 | 2,102 | 2,279 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 64 | 113 | 51 | 28.1% |
| As White | 114 | 42 | 54 | 18 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 114 | 22 | 59 | 33 | 19.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl-Heinz Lehmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl-Heinz Lehmann's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 100 | 87.7% | 63.0% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 11.4% | 42.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 93.5% | 44.2% |
| c6 | 3 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 95.7% | 48.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
Karl-Heinz Lehmann's chess games
All 228 games by Karl-Heinz 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: 64 wins, 113 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 8 | 0/7/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Catalan | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| E60 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 23 | 3/15/5 | 13.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Andreas Schoetzig | 2,410 | Oberliga Ost-A 9394 | A33 |
| Jan 1992 | Marek Hawelko | 2,405 | BL2-Ost 9192 | B89 |
| Jan 1995 | Vitezslav Priehoda | 2,400 | Oberliga Ost-B 9495 | B12 |
| Jan 1992 | Stephan Rausch | 2,325 | BL2-Ost 9192 | D13 |
| Jan 1993 | Martin Niering | 2,240 | Oberliga Ost-A 9293 | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DDR20 Final | 1971 | 19 | 6 | – |
| 10th Dresden Open | 2001 | 9 | 6 | 2,188 |
| 15th Leipzig VfB Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,147 |
| 9th Leipzig VfB Open | 2002 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,254 |
| 3rd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,000 |
| 12th Leipzig VfB Open | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,278 |
| 23rd Leipzig VfB Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,117 |
| Leipzig SGL-11 | 1972 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl-Heinz Lehmann's chess games?
228 games by Karl-Heinz 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 Karl-Heinz Lehmann has played.
What does Karl-Heinz Lehmann play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Karl-Heinz Lehmann opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl-Heinz Lehmann answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Karl-Heinz Lehmann play as White?
As White, Karl-Heinz Lehmann's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl-Heinz Lehmann play as Black?
As Black, Karl-Heinz Lehmann most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 13.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Karl-Heinz Lehmann's FIDE rating?
Karl-Heinz Lehmann is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,279 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Karl-Heinz Lehmann played?
Our database contains 228 games by Karl-Heinz Lehmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 113 draws, 51 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl-Heinz Lehmann?
228 games by Karl-Heinz 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.