Prepare against Michael Lambertz
DEU · World #39,171 classical · FIDE ID 4662466
When preparing against Michael Lambertz, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 24.0% over 50 games.
Our database contains 229 games by Michael Lambertz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Lambertz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Lambertz 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 | 1,939 | 2,031 | Nov 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,031 | 2,094 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 229 | 72 | 61 | 96 | 31.4% |
| As White | 111 | 36 | 33 | 42 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 118 | 36 | 28 | 54 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Lambertz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Lambertz's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 111 | 100.0% | 47.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Lambertz usually continues c3 (42.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lambertz usually continues d4 (53.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Lambertz usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 50.0% | 41.4% |
| e6 | 23 | 39.7% | 34.8% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.9% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
Michael Lambertz's chess games
All 229 games by Michael Lambertz 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: 72 wins, 61 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 50 | 12/18/20 | 24.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Alexander Ljuboschiz | 2,167 | 10th Cologne Longerich Open A | B07 |
| Mar 2020 | Dirk Norbert Jansen | 2,149 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | C02 |
| Apr 2020 | Stephan Rausch | 2,123 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | D03 |
| Oct 2004 | Rolf Weber | 2,095 | 15th Goch Open | C02 |
| Mar 2020 | Leonardo Costa | 2,091 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | 2020 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,805 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 15/16 | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 1,969 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 18/19 | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,894 |
| GER Cup Net V1 U2400 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,750 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,766 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U2400 | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,752 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga 16/17 | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,993 |
| GER Cup Net V4 U2400 | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,789 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Lambertz's chess games?
229 games by Michael Lambertz, 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 Michael Lambertz has played.
What does Michael Lambertz play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Michael Lambertz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Lambertz answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Lambertz play as White?
As White, Michael Lambertz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (50 games, 24.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Lambertz play as Black?
As Black, Michael Lambertz most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Michael Lambertz's FIDE rating?
Michael Lambertz is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess and 2,031 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Michael Lambertz played?
Our database contains 229 games by Michael Lambertz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 61 draws, 96 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Lambertz?
229 games by Michael Lambertz 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.