Prepare against Michael Lorenz
DEU · World #48,796 classical · FIDE ID 4695593
Our database contains 152 games by Michael Lorenz, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Lorenz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Lorenz 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 | 1,898 | 2,099 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 44 | 54 | 54 | 28.9% |
| As White | 77 | 25 | 30 | 22 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 75 | 19 | 24 | 32 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Lorenz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Lorenz's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 49 | 63.6% | 48.0% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 22.1% | 61.8% |
| e4 | 9 | 11.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 64% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues Nc3 (27.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 61.8% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 96.7% | 36.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 84.8% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Michael Lorenz's chess games
All 152 games by Michael Lorenz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 44 wins, 54 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 7/9/7 | 30.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Thorsten Fischer | 2,204 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0910 | A10 |
| Apr 2007 | Norbert Strittmatter | 2,147 | ch-Baden MT | E90 |
| Dec 2009 | Volker Stolle | 2,104 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0910 | B38 |
| Nov 2013 | Christoph Berberich | 2,091 | Oberliga Baden 1314 | E14 |
| Jan 2008 | Fabien Chaury | 2,086 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0708 | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden HT2 | 2003 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,981 |
| ch-Baden MA | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,098 |
| Baden HT Open B | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,088 |
| ch-Baden MT | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 1,937 |
| ch-Baden HT1 | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-Kuppenheim CC Caissa Rochade | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 2,066 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1920 | 2021 | 6 | 4 | 2,007 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0910 | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,195 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Lorenz's chess games?
152 games by Michael Lorenz, from Jul 2005 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 Lorenz has played.
What does Michael Lorenz play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Michael Lorenz opens with 1.c4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Lorenz answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Michael Lorenz play as White?
As White, Michael Lorenz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (23 games, 30.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Lorenz play as Black?
As Black, Michael Lorenz most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Michael Lorenz's FIDE rating?
Michael Lorenz is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Michael Lorenz played?
Our database contains 152 games by Michael Lorenz, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 54 draws, 54 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Lorenz?
152 games by Michael Lorenz 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.