Prepare against Lehan Koning
ZAF · World #106,104 classical · FIDE ID 14325594
When preparing against Lehan Koning, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 47 games by Lehan Koning, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lehan Koning's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lehan Koning 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 | 1,712 | 1,724 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 19 | 8 | 20 | 40.4% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lehan Koning's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lehan Koning's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 95.7% | 45.5% |
| e3 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 45.5% score
- …e5 (59% of these games) — Koning usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Koning usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Koning usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Koning usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 64.7% | 36.4% |
| e5 | 6 | 35.3% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Lehan Koning's chess games
All 47 games by Lehan Koning in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 19 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Abinesh Lakshwin Sudalaimuthu | 1,326 | ch-Africa U10 | C56 |
| Dec 2017 | Ahmed Moustafa Kamal | 1,248 | ch-Africa U10 | C44 |
| Apr 2017 | Liam Baruch | 1,196 | ch-RSA U10 | C01 |
| Apr 2017 | Akshay Thakersee | 1,056 | ch-RSA U10 | C01 |
| Apr 2015 | Matthew Hargreaves | 891 | ch-RSA U08 | C84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA U08 | 2016 | 15 | 9 | 862 |
| ch-RSA U10 | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 969 |
| Wch U08 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,226 |
| ch-Africa U10 | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,360 |
| chT-RSA U08 | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 698 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lehan Koning's chess games?
47 games by Lehan Koning, from Oct 2017 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 Lehan Koning has played.
What does Lehan Koning play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Lehan Koning opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.e3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lehan Koning answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Lehan Koning play as White?
As White, Lehan Koning's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lehan Koning play as Black?
As Black, Lehan Koning most often plays: French Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Lehan Koning's FIDE rating?
Lehan Koning is currently rated 1,712 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,724 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Lehan Koning played?
Our database contains 47 games by Lehan Koning, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lehan Koning?
47 games by Lehan Koning 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.