Prepare against Rainer Lehmann
DEU · World #38,905 classical · FIDE ID 1271692
When preparing against Rainer Lehmann, expect 1.c4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 49 games by Rainer Lehmann, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Lehmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer 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 | 1,940 | 2,090 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 15 | 12 | 22 | 30.6% |
| As White | 29 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Lehmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Lehmann's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 23 | 79.3% | 41.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 20.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 79% of White games, 41.3% score
- …e6 (35% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues g3 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Rainer Lehmann's chess games
All 49 games by Rainer Lehmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 15 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Bernd Steinhagen | 2,305 | Oberliga Nord O 1213 | A14 |
| May 2021 | Marko Sauer | 1,877 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | C11 |
| Mar 2017 | Wolfgang Reher | 1,841 | 16th GER Seniors Derby | A33 |
| Jan 1988 | Joachim Kutzner | 1,840 | St Ingbert Open | A36 |
| Mar 2017 | Werner Strozewski | 1,794 | 16th GER Seniors Derby | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,690 |
| St Ingbert Open | 1988 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,004 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,003 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 2 | 1,987 |
| 16th GER Seniors Derby | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,998 |
| BL2-Sued-West 8687 | 1987 | 5 | 2 | – |
| Oberliga Nord O 1718 | 2018 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,850 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Lehmann's chess games?
49 games by Rainer Lehmann, from Jul 2009 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 Rainer Lehmann has played.
What does Rainer Lehmann play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Rainer Lehmann opens with 1.c4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Lehmann answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Rainer Lehmann play as White?
As White, Rainer Lehmann's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 15.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Lehmann play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Lehmann most often plays: French: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Rainer Lehmann's FIDE rating?
Rainer Lehmann is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,090 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Rainer Lehmann played?
Our database contains 49 games by Rainer Lehmann, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Lehmann?
49 games by Rainer 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.