Prepare against Ruben Lehmann
DEU · World #36,656 classical · FIDE ID 24671177
When preparing against Ruben Lehmann, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation as Black, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 305 games by Ruben Lehmann, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ruben Lehmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruben 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 | 1,951 | 1,997 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,973 | 1,973 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 305 | 121 | 68 | 116 | 39.7% |
| As White | 154 | 61 | 39 | 54 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 151 | 60 | 29 | 62 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruben Lehmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruben Lehmann's side.
First moves as White (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 148 | 96.1% | 53.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.9% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 53.0% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues c4 (51.9% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues c4 (54.4% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 70 | 85.4% | 47.9% |
| c5 | 9 | 11.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 63.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 29.3% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Ruben Lehmann's chess games
All 305 games by Ruben Lehmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - Aug 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: 121 wins, 68 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 25 | 10/7/8 | 40.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 22 | 6/5/11 | 27.3% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B13 | London System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Michael Schulz | 2,227 | 10th Rostock SSC 07 Open | A70 |
| Oct 2011 | Rainer Roehl | 2,169 | ch-Mecklenburg VP | E11 |
| Nov 2010 | Benjamin Aslan | 2,130 | chT-GER DLM U20 | A47 |
| Aug 2011 | Diana Skibbe | 2,123 | 10th Rostock SSC 07 Open | B18 |
| Dec 2019 | Florian Schmekel | 2,102 | Mecklenburg VP Verbandsliga 1920 | E41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | 2021 | 27 | 13 | 1,943 |
| ch-GER U25 | 2010 | 18 | 10 | 1,830 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP | 2011 | 16 | 9 | 1,971 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP U18 | 2008 | 14 | 9 | 1,748 |
| chT-GER DLM U20 | 2010 | 13 | 3.5 | 1,923 |
| GER Cup Net Final-B U2000 | 2020 | 13 | 8 | 1,917 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,779 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,985 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruben Lehmann's chess games?
305 games by Ruben Lehmann, from Jan 2007 to Aug 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 Ruben Lehmann has played.
What does Ruben Lehmann play on the first move as White?
Across 154 games with White in our database, Ruben Lehmann opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruben Lehmann answers 1...c6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Ruben Lehmann play as White?
As White, Ruben Lehmann's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruben Lehmann play as Black?
As Black, Ruben Lehmann most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (15 games, 53.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Ruben Lehmann's FIDE rating?
Ruben Lehmann is currently rated 1,951 in classical chess and 1,973 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,997 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Ruben Lehmann played?
Our database contains 305 games by Ruben Lehmann, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 68 draws, 116 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruben Lehmann?
305 games by Ruben 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.