Prepare against Lorenz Karall
Austria · World #62,480 classical · FIDE ID 1604058
When preparing against Lorenz Karall, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 116 games by Lorenz Karall, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lorenz Karall's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lorenz Karall 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 | 1,847 | 2,080 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,864 | 1,984 | Sep 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,748 | 2,009 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 26 | 25 | 65 | 22.4% |
| As White | 57 | 14 | 15 | 28 | 24.6% |
| As Black | 59 | 12 | 10 | 37 | 20.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lorenz Karall's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lorenz Karall's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 91.2% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.3% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Karall usually continues Nf3 (42.5% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Karall usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Karall usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 33.3% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Karall usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Karall usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Karall usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 22 | 68.8% | 34.1% |
| g6 | 7 | 21.9% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 58.8% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
Lorenz Karall's chess games
All 116 games by Lorenz Karall 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: 26 wins, 25 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 6/3/13 | 27.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1998 | Rene Schwab | 2,285 | Oberwart Open | A11 |
| May 2014 | Michael Higatsberger | 2,178 | 21st Ratten Open | B07 |
| Jan 2001 | Thomas Kamaryt | 2,142 | Oberwart Open | A90 |
| Dec 2023 | Patrick Fuchs | 2,116 | Vienna Advent Open | B08 |
| Aug 2012 | Danijel Gibicar | 2,085 | Vienna Husek Open A | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberwart Open | 2011 | 19 | 3.5 | 2,062 |
| ch-AUT Seniors 65 | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,806 |
| ch-AUT qual | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,082 |
| 2nd Innsbruck Open B | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,844 |
| Vienna Tschaturanga Open | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,945 |
| 17th Lienz Open | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1,969 |
| ch-AUT Rapid | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,824 |
| Vienna Husek Open A | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,040 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lorenz Karall's chess games?
116 games by Lorenz Karall, 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 Lorenz Karall has played.
What does Lorenz Karall play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Lorenz Karall opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lorenz Karall answers 1...d6 (69% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games).
What openings does Lorenz Karall play as White?
As White, Lorenz Karall's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lorenz Karall play as Black?
As Black, Lorenz Karall most often plays: Pirc Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Lorenz Karall's FIDE rating?
Lorenz Karall is currently rated 1,847 in classical chess, 1,864 in rapid and 1,748 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,080 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Lorenz Karall played?
Our database contains 116 games by Lorenz Karall, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 25 draws, 65 losses (22.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lorenz Karall?
116 games by Lorenz Karall 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.