Prepare against Reinhard Lendwai
IM · Austria · World #2,285 classical · FIDE ID 1600176
When preparing against Reinhard Lendwai, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 14.6% over 41 games.
Our database contains 909 games by Reinhard Lendwai, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Reinhard Lendwai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reinhard Lendwai 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 | 2,368 | 2,444 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,357 | 2,368 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 909 | 318 | 408 | 183 | 35.0% |
| As White | 444 | 163 | 205 | 76 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 465 | 155 | 203 | 107 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reinhard Lendwai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reinhard Lendwai's side.
First moves as White (444 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 347 | 78.2% | 60.5% |
| d4 | 53 | 11.9% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 26 | 5.9% | 59.6% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 60.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Lendwai usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Lendwai usually continues Bc4 (57.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Lendwai usually continues d3 (54.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Lendwai usually continues Bg5 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Lendwai usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Lendwai usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 107 | 53.8% | 50.9% |
| c6 | 55 | 27.6% | 64.5% |
| d5 | 12 | 6.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 3.5% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 3.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 2.5% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 102 | 66.7% | 58.8% |
| d5 | 47 | 30.7% | 40.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Reinhard Lendwai's chess games
All 909 games by Reinhard Lendwai 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: 318 wins, 408 draws, 183 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian | 65 | 21/29/15 | 32.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 26 | 6/16/4 | 23.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 22 | 6/14/2 | 27.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 21 | 11/7/3 | 52.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 21 | 6/11/4 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 5/9/3 | 29.4% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 52 | 16/19/17 | 30.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 41 | 6/24/11 | 14.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 26 | 7/14/5 | 26.9% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 22 | 4/10/8 | 18.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 4/10/7 | 19.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| A75 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| A17 | English Opening | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Valentin Arbakov | 2,570 | Oberwart Open | B21 |
| Aug 2003 | Bojan Kurajica | 2,558 | 14th Vienna Open | A08 |
| Jan 1987 | Dragan Barlov | 2,555 | Graz Open | B33 |
| Jan 1990 | Vadim Ruban | 2,555 | Miskolc | E15 |
| Jan 1995 | Georgy Timoshenko | 2,555 | Oberwart Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2004 | 154 | 87.5 | 2,408 |
| Oberwart Open | 2006 | 84 | 53 | 2,437 |
| Vienna Open | 1996 | 28 | 14.5 | 2,451 |
| Graz Open | 1996 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,428 |
| chT-AUT | 1993 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,398 |
| Graz zt | 1993 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,386 |
| Graz Afritsch Memorial | 1991 | 13 | 5 | 2,353 |
| Tirnavia C | 1988 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,316 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nikolaus Stanec (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reinhard Lendwai's chess games?
909 games by Reinhard Lendwai, 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 Reinhard Lendwai has played.
What does Reinhard Lendwai play on the first move as White?
Across 444 games with White in our database, Reinhard Lendwai opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reinhard Lendwai answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Reinhard Lendwai play as White?
As White, Reinhard Lendwai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (65 games, 32.3% win rate); Bishop's Opening (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (22 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 444 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reinhard Lendwai play as Black?
As Black, Reinhard Lendwai most often plays: Sicilian (52 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (41 games, 14.6% win rate); Réti Opening (26 games, 26.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 465 games.
What is Reinhard Lendwai's FIDE rating?
Reinhard Lendwai is currently rated 2,368 in classical chess, 2,357 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,444 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Reinhard Lendwai played?
Our database contains 909 games by Reinhard Lendwai, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 318 wins, 408 draws, 183 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reinhard Lendwai?
909 games by Reinhard Lendwai 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.