Prepare against Spencer Lehmann
FM · United States · World #9,465 classical · FIDE ID 2069261
When preparing against Spencer Lehmann, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 39 games by Spencer Lehmann, covering May 2012 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Spencer Lehmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Spencer 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 | 2,178 | 2,289 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,123 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 15 | 4 | 20 | 38.5% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 36.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2011-2025): 383 rated games against 291 different opponents, across 69 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 348 | 138 | 90 | 120 | 39.7% | 2,127 | 2,113 | 9 |
| Blitz | 30 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 60.0% | 1,975 | 2,108 | 12 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 180 | 33 | 46 | 101 | 18.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 131 | 82 | 37 | 12 | 62.6% |
Wins over titled players: 4 vs GM · 10 vs IM · 15 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 2 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM · 3 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 67 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2,154 | 2,154 |
| 2024 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 2,013 | 2,146 |
| 2023 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2,091 | 2,171 |
| 2022 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2,112 | 2,169 |
| 2021 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2,076 | 2,149 |
| 2019 | 55 | 28 | 7 | 20 | 2,111 | 2,163 |
| 2018 | 45 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 2,205 | 2,269 |
| 2017 | 46 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 2,250 | 2,241 |
| 2016 | 46 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 2,046 | 2,103 |
| 2015 | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 2,112 | 1,922 |
| 2014 | 35 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 2,031 | 1,957 |
| 2013 | 33 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 2,014 | 1,845 |
| 2012 | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 2,034 | 1,884 |
| 2011 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 2,131 | 1,931 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Spencer Lehmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Spencer Lehmann's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
Spencer Lehmann's chess games
All 39 games by Spencer Lehmann in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - Oct 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, 4 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D93 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Advait Patel | 2,385 | 26th Chicago Open | C18 |
| Dec 2017 | Rayan Taghizadeh | 2,346 | 27th North American Open | E20 |
| May 2017 | Sanjay Ghatti | 2,235 | 26th Chicago Open | D35 |
| Oct 2019 | Gunnar Andersen | 2,229 | 13th Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open | C05 |
| Dec 2019 | Keerthi K. Vijay | 2,200 | 29th North American Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,272 |
| Illinois Open | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 2,106 |
| 29th North American Open | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 2,195 |
| PRO League KO Stage | 2017 | 4 | 0 | 2,063 |
| 26th Chicago Open | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 2,340 |
| PRO League Pacific | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 2,154 |
| 27th North American Open | 2017 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,657 |
| 28th North American Open | 2018 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,527 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Spencer Lehmann's chess games?
39 games by Spencer Lehmann, from May 2012 to Oct 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 Spencer Lehmann has played.
What does Spencer Lehmann play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Spencer Lehmann opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Spencer Lehmann answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games).
What openings does Spencer Lehmann play as White?
As White, Spencer Lehmann's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Spencer Lehmann play as Black?
As Black, Spencer Lehmann most often plays: Horwitz Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Spencer Lehmann's FIDE rating?
Spencer Lehmann is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,289 (May 2019).
How many games has Spencer Lehmann played?
Our database contains 39 games by Spencer Lehmann, covering May 2012 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Spencer Lehmann?
39 games by Spencer 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.