Prepare against Lars Neumeier
FM · DEU · World #4,440 classical · FIDE ID 4690729
When preparing against Lars Neumeier, expect 1.Nf3 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 26.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 361 games by Lars Neumeier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lars Neumeier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Neumeier 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 | 2,290 | 2,374 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 361 | 150 | 109 | 102 | 41.6% |
| As White | 193 | 82 | 61 | 50 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 168 | 68 | 48 | 52 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Neumeier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Neumeier's side.
First moves as White (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 121 | 62.7% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 66 | 34.2% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 5 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 63% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Neumeier usually continues c4 (59.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Neumeier usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Neumeier usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Neumeier usually continues Nf3 (60.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Neumeier usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Neumeier usually continues d5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 91.4% | 52.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 7.4% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 100.0% | 58.5% |
Lars Neumeier's chess games
All 361 games by Lars Neumeier 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: 150 wins, 109 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 44 | 26/8/10 | 59.1% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 16 | 7/0/9 | 43.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 43 | 14/15/14 | 32.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 24 | 7/6/11 | 29.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 6/7/10 | 26.1% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,577 | Berlin Simul | B22 |
| Nov 2008 | Tomas Oral | 2,535 | BL2-Ost 0809 | A32 |
| Feb 2016 | Jozsef Horvath | 2,529 | BL2-Nord 1516 | E70 |
| Feb 2024 | Krzysztof Jakubowski | 2,472 | BL2-Nord 2324 | A47 |
| Jan 2016 | Steffen Pedersen | 2,406 | BL2-Nord 1516 | D95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2006 | 28 | 16 | 2,224 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2001 | 16 | 8 | 2,180 |
| ch-GER U13 | 1994 | 11 | 6.5 | – |
| Olomouc Open | 2010 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,299 |
| BL2-Nord 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,281 |
| BL2-Nord 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,252 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1920 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,346 |
| BLN Ost U20 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,245 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Neumeier's chess games?
361 games by Lars Neumeier, 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 Neumeier has played.
What does Lars Neumeier play on the first move as White?
Across 193 games with White in our database, Lars Neumeier opens with 1.Nf3 (63% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Neumeier answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lars Neumeier play as White?
As White, Lars Neumeier's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (44 games, 59.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 193 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Neumeier play as Black?
As Black, Lars Neumeier most often plays: Sicilian (43 games, 32.6% win rate); English Opening (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Lars Neumeier's FIDE rating?
Lars Neumeier is currently rated 2,290 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,374 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Lars Neumeier played?
Our database contains 361 games by Lars Neumeier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 150 wins, 109 draws, 102 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Neumeier?
361 games by Lars Neumeier 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.