Prepare against Lorenz Johlke
DEU · World #80,888 classical · FIDE ID 16252853
When preparing against Lorenz Johlke, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 73 games by Lorenz Johlke, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lorenz Johlke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lorenz Johlke 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 | 1,787 | 1,808 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,789 | 1,789 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 28 | 16 | 29 | 38.4% |
| As White | 33 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 40 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lorenz Johlke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lorenz Johlke's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 78.8% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 12.1% | 75.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Johlke usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Johlke usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Johlke usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Johlke usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Johlke usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 52.4% | 31.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 33.3% | 92.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 50.0% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
Lorenz Johlke's chess games
All 73 games by Lorenz Johlke in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 28 wins, 16 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Frank Dombrowski | 1,950 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 2122 | B12 |
| Feb 2023 | Karl Winkler | 1,909 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 2223 | B03 |
| May 2022 | Heinz Maertin | 1,852 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 2122 | C00 |
| Nov 2022 | Ralf Rosin | 1,828 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 2223 | A84 |
| Feb 2019 | Jannis Troyke | 1,815 | ch-Mecklenburg VP U16 | C40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mecklenburg VP U25 | 2015 | 13 | 3 | 728 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,470 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,094 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,795 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP U16 | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,773 |
| Greifswald Springer Open | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,829 |
| 24th Greifswald Ryck Open | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,667 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP Youth | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,182 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lorenz Johlke's chess games?
73 games by Lorenz Johlke, from Jun 2018 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 Lorenz Johlke has played.
What does Lorenz Johlke play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Lorenz Johlke opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.e3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lorenz Johlke answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Lorenz Johlke play as White?
As White, Lorenz Johlke's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lorenz Johlke play as Black?
As Black, Lorenz Johlke most often plays: Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Lorenz Johlke's FIDE rating?
Lorenz Johlke is currently rated 1,787 in classical chess and 1,789 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,808 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Lorenz Johlke played?
Our database contains 73 games by Lorenz Johlke, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 16 draws, 29 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lorenz Johlke?
73 games by Lorenz Johlke 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.