Prepare against Lars Guenther
DEU · World #35,590 classical · FIDE ID 4625153
When preparing against Lars Guenther, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 104 games by Lars Guenther, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lars Guenther's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Guenther 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 | 1,956 | 2,114 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 32 | 31 | 41 | 30.8% |
| As White | 52 | 14 | 12 | 26 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 52 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Guenther's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Guenther's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 80.8% | 38.1% |
| g3 | 3 | 5.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 38.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Guenther usually continues Nc3 (32.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Guenther usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Guenther usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Guenther usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Guenther usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 80.8% | 52.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 88.2% | 53.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Lars Guenther's chess games
All 104 games by Lars Guenther 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: 32 wins, 31 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B26 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A54 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Christoph Serrer | 2,305 | Muenster Open | B10 |
| Jan 1992 | Sebastian Siebrecht | 2,295 | chT-NRW 9293 U18 | A30 |
| Sep 2015 | Carlo Pauly | 2,282 | 26th Goch Open | B23 |
| Oct 2018 | Soel Kartsev | 2,253 | 36th Muenster Open | B26 |
| Jan 1995 | Andreas Schmitz | 2,180 | Muenster Open | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW U20 | 1993 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,237 |
| Muenster Open | 1995 | 11 | 5 | 2,292 |
| Sportland NRW-Cup | 2000 | 11 | 3 | 2,067 |
| 2nd Wch Seniors | 1992 | 10 | 2 | 2,035 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,912 |
| chT-NRW 9192 U18 | 1992 | 9 | 5 | 2,323 |
| chT-NRW 9293 U18 | 1993 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,245 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,975 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Guenther's chess games?
104 games by Lars Guenther, 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 Lars Guenther has played.
What does Lars Guenther play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Lars Guenther opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Guenther answers 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Lars Guenther play as White?
As White, Lars Guenther's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 17.6% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Guenther play as Black?
As Black, Lars Guenther most often plays: Alekhine Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Lars Guenther's FIDE rating?
Lars Guenther is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Lars Guenther played?
Our database contains 104 games by Lars Guenther, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 31 draws, 41 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Guenther?
104 games by Lars Guenther 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.