Prepare against Otto Lechner
DEU · World #43,930 classical · FIDE ID 4680405
When preparing against Otto Lechner, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 45 games by Otto Lechner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Otto Lechner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Otto Lechner 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 | 1,918 | 2,018 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 14 | 4 | 27 | 31.1% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Otto Lechner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Otto Lechner's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 58.3% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 20.8% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 12.5% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Lechner usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Lechner usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Lechner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (80% of these games) — Lechner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Lechner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Otto Lechner's chess games
All 45 games by Otto Lechner 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: 14 wins, 4 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E63 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1999 | Roland Ketzscher | 2,220 | 3rd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | C01 |
| Jan 2001 | Hans Hornung | 2,213 | 17th Bad Woerishofen Open | B27 |
| Mar 2000 | Juergen Pohlers | 2,136 | 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | A22 |
| May 2002 | Richard Woerl | 2,078 | ch-Schwaben | B01 |
| Mar 2020 | Rolf Bachmann | 1,944 | 36th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 1,967 |
| 17th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,929 |
| Augsburg Afro Open | 1998 | 7 | 3 | 1,869 |
| ch-Schwaben | 2002 | 4 | 2 | 2,252 |
| 18th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2002 | 3 | 1 | 2,059 |
| 36th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1,916 |
| 3rd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 1999 | 2 | 1 | 2,215 |
| 15th Bad Woerishofen Open | 1999 | 2 | 0 | 1,698 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Otto Lechner's chess games?
45 games by Otto Lechner, 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 Otto Lechner has played.
What does Otto Lechner play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Otto Lechner opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Otto Lechner answers 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Otto Lechner play as White?
As White, Otto Lechner's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Otto Lechner play as Black?
As Black, Otto Lechner most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Otto Lechner's FIDE rating?
Otto Lechner is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,018 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Otto Lechner played?
Our database contains 45 games by Otto Lechner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 4 draws, 27 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Otto Lechner?
45 games by Otto Lechner 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.