Prepare against Steffen Lorenz
DEU · World #38,806 classical · FIDE ID 24605158
Our database contains 81 games by Steffen Lorenz, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steffen Lorenz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steffen Lorenz 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 | 1,941 | 2,018 | Jan 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 34 | 26 | 21 | 42.0% |
| As White | 46 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 35 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steffen Lorenz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steffen Lorenz's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 97.8% | 64.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 64.4% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 68.4% | 57.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 21.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 6 | 54.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Steffen Lorenz's chess games
All 81 games by Steffen Lorenz in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 34 wins, 26 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B07 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Olaf Horstmann | 2,139 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 15/16 | B01 |
| Nov 2010 | Mark Lamprecht | 2,127 | Troisdorf Open | B12 |
| Nov 2006 | Sven-Holger Akstinat | 2,048 | Troisdorf Open | B06 |
| Jan 2018 | Rainer Wagner | 1,990 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1718 | B48 |
| Oct 2006 | Wolfgang Scholzen | 1,969 | Troisdorf Open | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troisdorf Open | 2013 | 58 | 35.5 | 1,899 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 15/16 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,088 |
| chT-Mittelrhein 1112 | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,777 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 16/17 | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,512 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1,982 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 18/19 | 2019 | 2 | 2 | 2,236 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 15/16 | 2015 | 1 | 1 | 2,166 |
| Verbandsliga Mittelrhein-Ost 1213 | 2012 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,977 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steffen Lorenz's chess games?
81 games by Steffen Lorenz, from Oct 2008 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 Steffen Lorenz has played.
What does Steffen Lorenz play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Steffen Lorenz opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steffen Lorenz answers 1...d6 (68% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Steffen Lorenz play as White?
As White, Steffen Lorenz's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steffen Lorenz play as Black?
As Black, Steffen Lorenz most often plays: Pirc Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Steffen Lorenz's FIDE rating?
Steffen Lorenz is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,018 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Steffen Lorenz played?
Our database contains 81 games by Steffen Lorenz, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 26 draws, 21 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steffen Lorenz?
81 games by Steffen Lorenz 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.