Prepare against Oda Lorenz
DEU · World #76,058 classical · FIDE ID 4642805
When preparing against Oda Lorenz, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Exchange Variation as White, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 603 games by Oda Lorenz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oda Lorenz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oda 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 | 1,802 | 1,982 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 603 | 262 | 115 | 226 | 43.4% |
| As White | 305 | 140 | 63 | 102 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 298 | 122 | 52 | 124 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oda Lorenz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oda Lorenz's side.
First moves as White (305 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 302 | 99.0% | 56.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues d4 (61.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues d4 (39.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 108 | 76.1% | 45.4% |
| c5 | 34 | 23.9% | 55.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 68.9% | 46.8% |
| d5 | 28 | 31.1% | 57.1% |
Oda Lorenz's chess games
All 603 games by Oda Lorenz 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: 262 wins, 115 draws, 226 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 67 | 33/16/18 | 49.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 24 | 7/5/12 | 29.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 24 | 14/4/6 | 58.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 22 | 5/7/10 | 22.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 6/5/13 | 25.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 22 | 13/3/6 | 59.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 7/1/11 | 36.8% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 12/1/4 | 70.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Miriam Weiss | 2,270 | Bayern-ch Open w | C34 |
| Jan 1997 | Michael Pfleger | 2,235 | 13th Wuerzburg Open | B21 |
| Jul 2003 | Sandra Ulms | 2,155 | ch-GER w | B21 |
| Jan 1997 | Michael Albert | 2,135 | 13th Wuerzburg Open | B50 |
| Jan 2001 | Astrid Winter | 2,135 | ch-GER w | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bayern w | 2017 | 45 | 29 | 1,723 |
| ch-GER Open w | 2000 | 43 | 18.5 | 2,005 |
| ch-GER w | 2013 | 36 | 12 | 1,855 |
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2015 | 34 | 16.5 | 1,770 |
| Cattolica Open | 1994 | 19 | 8 | 2,147 |
| Augsburg Afro Open | 2003 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,913 |
| BL 9798 w | 1998 | 11 | 2 | 1,863 |
| ch-Bayern A w 63rd | 1992 | 11 | 5 | – |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Karin Roos (17 games) · Anita Zwetz (10 games) · Regina Heyne (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oda Lorenz's chess games?
603 games by Oda Lorenz, 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 Oda Lorenz has played.
What does Oda Lorenz play on the first move as White?
Across 305 games with White in our database, Oda Lorenz opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.b3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oda Lorenz answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games).
What openings does Oda Lorenz play as White?
As White, Oda Lorenz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (67 games, 49.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (24 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 305 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oda Lorenz play as Black?
As Black, Oda Lorenz most often plays: Benoni Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (22 games, 59.1% win rate); Scotch Game (19 games, 36.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 298 games.
What is Oda Lorenz's FIDE rating?
Oda Lorenz is currently rated 1,802 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,982 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Oda Lorenz played?
Our database contains 603 games by Oda Lorenz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 262 wins, 115 draws, 226 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oda Lorenz?
603 games by Oda 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.