Prepare against Kurt Lorenz
DEU · World #25,625 classical · FIDE ID 24688240
When preparing against Kurt Lorenz, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (58%).
Our database contains 56 games by Kurt Lorenz, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kurt Lorenz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kurt 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 | 2,014 | 2,014 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,973 | 1,973 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 29 | 12 | 15 | 51.8% |
| As White | 26 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 53.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kurt Lorenz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kurt Lorenz's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 92.3% | 64.6% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 64.6% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues Nc3 (72.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 38.5% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 30.8% | 75.0% |
| g5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 7 | 58.3% | 85.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Kurt Lorenz's chess games
All 56 games by Kurt Lorenz in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 29 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A43 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B00 | Borg Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Matthias Kleinwaechter | 1,982 | 15th ch-Wuerttemberg Seniors | B06 |
| Apr 2003 | Kurt Fassmann | 1,938 | 15th ch-Wuerttemberg Seniors | A85 |
| Jul 2019 | Gisbert Dickel | 1,931 | 17th RLP Seniors Open | B12 |
| Apr 2005 | Hans-Juergen Doehner | 1,907 | 01st ch-Hessen Seniors Open | B23 |
| Apr 2003 | Walter Strobel | 1,907 | 15th ch-Wuerttemberg Seniors | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01st ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,872 |
| 15th ch-Wuerttemberg Seniors | 2003 | 9 | 7 | 2,059 |
| 17th RLP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,946 |
| 20th Schoenhagen Cup Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 1,809 |
| Schoenhagener Seniors Open 14th | 2004 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,887 |
| 2nd GER Seniors Derby | 2003 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,019 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9899 | 1999 | 3 | 1 | 2,056 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9900 | 1999 | 2 | 0 | 1,746 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kurt Lorenz's chess games?
56 games by Kurt Lorenz, from Aug 2019 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 Kurt Lorenz has played.
What does Kurt Lorenz play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Kurt Lorenz opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kurt Lorenz answers 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...g5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Kurt Lorenz play as White?
As White, Kurt Lorenz's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kurt Lorenz play as Black?
As Black, Kurt Lorenz most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Borg Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Kurt Lorenz's FIDE rating?
Kurt Lorenz is currently rated 2,014 in classical chess and 1,973 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,014 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Kurt Lorenz played?
Our database contains 56 games by Kurt Lorenz, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses (51.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kurt Lorenz?
56 games by Kurt 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.