Prepare against Marco Lehmann
FM · CHE · World #3,031 classical · FIDE ID 1309862
Our database contains 106 games by Marco Lehmann, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marco Lehmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Lehmann 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 | 2,337 | 2,394 | Nov 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,303 | 2,324 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 38 | 18 | 50 | 35.8% |
| As White | 49 | 19 | 9 | 21 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 57 | 19 | 9 | 29 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Lehmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Lehmann's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 69.4% | 51.5% |
| d4 | 13 | 26.5% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 46.2% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 92.0% | 41.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
Marco Lehmann's chess games
All 106 games by Marco Lehmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - Aug 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: 38 wins, 18 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Leonid D Gofshtein | 2,545 | 19th Lenk Open | E70 |
| Mar 2008 | Petar Benkovic | 2,448 | 20th Lenk Open | B01 |
| Dec 2006 | Juergen Fleck | 2,429 | 30th Zuerich Open A | C78 |
| Jul 2009 | Branko Filipovic | 2,422 | ch-SUI | A45 |
| Oct 2006 | Oliver Kurmann | 2,417 | Winterthur Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th World ol U16 | 2007 | 10 | 3 | 2,040 |
| 8th Winterthur YM | 2008 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,172 |
| 17th ch-EU U16 | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,202 |
| ch-SUI | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 2,250 |
| chT-SUI | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,395 |
| Winterthur Open | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,278 |
| 30th Zuerich Open A | 2006 | 6 | 4 | 2,503 |
| Lenk Open 21st | 2009 | 6 | 4 | 2,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Lehmann's chess games?
106 games by Marco Lehmann, from Jan 2004 to Aug 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 Marco Lehmann has played.
What does Marco Lehmann play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Marco Lehmann opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Lehmann answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Marco Lehmann play as White?
As White, Marco Lehmann's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Lehmann play as Black?
As Black, Marco Lehmann most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (12 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Marco Lehmann's FIDE rating?
Marco Lehmann is currently rated 2,337 in classical chess and 2,303 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,394 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Marco Lehmann played?
Our database contains 106 games by Marco Lehmann, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 18 draws, 50 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Lehmann?
106 games by Marco Lehmann 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.