Prepare against Karl Lechenbauer
Austria · World #61,318 classical · FIDE ID 1610236
When preparing against Karl Lechenbauer, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 91 games by Karl Lechenbauer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karl Lechenbauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl Lechenbauer 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 | 1,851 | 2,015 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 23 | 17 | 51 | 25.3% |
| As White | 45 | 6 | 12 | 27 | 13.3% |
| As Black | 46 | 17 | 5 | 24 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl Lechenbauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl Lechenbauer's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 100.0% | 26.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 26.7% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Lechenbauer usually continues Nf3 (19.2% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Lechenbauer usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Lechenbauer usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 20 | 100.0% | 47.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 26.9% |
Karl Lechenbauer's chess games
All 91 games by Karl Lechenbauer 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, 17 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D77 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Gerhard Adensamer | 2,045 | 14th Liechtenstein Open | E30 |
| Jan 1996 | Klaus Gasser | 1,955 | Goetzis Open | A05 |
| May 2008 | Hanspeter Weder | 1,952 | 08th Liechtenstein Seniors Open | B13 |
| May 2007 | Kurt Schoerghuber | 1,875 | 7th Liechtenstein Seniors Open | C42 |
| May 2006 | Wolfgang Gestrich | 1,721 | 06th Liechtenstein Seniors Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goetzis Open | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,151 |
| chT-AUT 2W 9495 | 1995 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,692 |
| 7th Liechtenstein Seniors Open | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,961 |
| chT3-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 7 | 3 | 2,037 |
| chT-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 6 | 2 | 1,567 |
| 04th Liechtenstein Seniors Open | 2004 | 6 | 2 | 1,769 |
| 06th Liechtenstein Seniors Open | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,923 |
| chT3-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 5 | 2 | 1,699 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl Lechenbauer's chess games?
91 games by Karl Lechenbauer, 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 Lechenbauer has played.
What does Karl Lechenbauer play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Karl Lechenbauer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl Lechenbauer answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Karl Lechenbauer play as White?
As White, Karl Lechenbauer's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Three Knights Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl Lechenbauer play as Black?
As Black, Karl Lechenbauer most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Karl Lechenbauer's FIDE rating?
Karl Lechenbauer is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Karl Lechenbauer played?
Our database contains 91 games by Karl Lechenbauer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 17 draws, 51 losses (25.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl Lechenbauer?
91 games by Karl Lechenbauer 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.