Prepare against Lysander Miller
DEU · World #46,235 classical · FIDE ID 34628398
When preparing against Lysander Miller, expect 1.Nf3 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Lysander Miller, covering Aug 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Lysander Miller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lysander Miller 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 | 1,910 | 1,912 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 1,943 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,968 | 1,994 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 51.6% |
| As White | 18 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 46.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 207 rated games against 190 different opponents, across 24 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 95 | 47 | 20 | 28 | 49.5% | 1,738 | 1,767 | 10 |
| Rapid | 27 | 13 | 4 | 10 | 48.1% | 1,960 | 1,924 | 4 |
| Blitz | 68 | 28 | 12 | 28 | 41.2% | 1,931 | 1,872 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 105 | 33 | 28 | 44 | 31.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 49 | 26 | 8 | 15 | 53.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 19 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1,940 | 2,015 |
| 2025 | 49 | 25 | 8 | 16 | 1,862 | 1,902 |
| 2024 | 58 | 25 | 14 | 19 | 1,904 | 1,870 |
| 2023 | 54 | 21 | 10 | 23 | 1,836 | 1,754 |
| 2022 | 25 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 1,541 | 1,630 |
Where Lysander Miller has played
Germany (22) · France (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lysander Miller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lysander Miller's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 11 | 61.1% | 63.6% |
| e4 | 7 | 38.9% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 61% of White games, 63.6% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Miller usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Miller usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (9% of these games) — Miller usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Miller usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Miller usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Miller usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 62.5% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Lysander Miller's chess games
All 31 games by Lysander Miller in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - Nov 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: 16 wins, 2 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | Benjamin Wagner | 2,342 | German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 1-100 | C11 |
| Feb 2024 | Erwin Illner | 2,045 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 2324 | B23 |
| Oct 2023 | Johanna Ehmann | 1,833 | ch-Baden 95th | C53 |
| Nov 2026 | Tobias Schmidt | 1,799 | German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 1-100 | D06 |
| Nov 2026 | Tobias Beyhl | 1,786 | German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 1-100 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 1-100 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 1,940 |
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Rapid | Boards 1-100 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,971 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,476 |
| 5th Bamberg Open B | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,356 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 2324 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,445 |
| German University Chess Championship 2026 | Rapid | Boards 1-100 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | – |
| ch-Baden 95th | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2,233 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lysander Miller's chess games?
31 games by Lysander Miller, from Aug 2022 to Nov 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 Lysander Miller has played.
What does Lysander Miller play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Lysander Miller opens with 1.Nf3 (61% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lysander Miller answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Lysander Miller play as White?
As White, Lysander Miller's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lysander Miller play as Black?
As Black, Lysander Miller most often plays: Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Lysander Miller's FIDE rating?
Lysander Miller is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid and 1,968 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,912 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Lysander Miller played?
Our database contains 31 games by Lysander Miller, covering Aug 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 2 draws, 12 losses (51.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lysander Miller?
31 games by Lysander Miller 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.