Prepare against Thomas Lehr
DEU · World #39,714 classical · FIDE ID 24610984
Our database contains 274 games by Thomas Lehr, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Lehr's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Lehr 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 | 1,937 | 2,016 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 274 | 89 | 109 | 76 | 32.5% |
| As White | 135 | 45 | 49 | 41 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 139 | 44 | 60 | 35 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Lehr's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Lehr's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 60.0% | 46.3% |
| b4 | 31 | 23.0% | 58.1% |
| g3 | 17 | 12.6% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Lehr usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Lehr usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Lehr usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- 1.b4 — 23% of White games, 58.1% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Lehr usually continues Bb2 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Lehr usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Lehr usually continues Bb2 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 80.0% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 11 | 18.3% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 90.5% | 53.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Thomas Lehr's chess games
All 274 games by Thomas Lehr in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 89 wins, 109 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 31 | 13/10/8 | 41.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 15 | 2/6/7 | 13.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 47 | 18/16/13 | 38.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 31 | 6/16/9 | 19.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A53 | English Opening | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A22 | Old Indian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Hans-Rudolf Kreutzkamp | 2,175 | 22nd ch-Hamburg Seniors | C44 |
| Jan 1997 | Juergen Meyer | 2,090 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Qual | A00 |
| Sep 2017 | Edmund Lomer | 2,065 | 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | B01 |
| Dec 2015 | Manfred Pape | 2,025 | 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | B06 |
| Jan 1995 | Ulrich Boettcher | 2,015 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Qual Cand A 50th | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | 2015 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,826 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 50 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,918 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Senioren | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,972 |
| ch-Schleswig-Holstein Kandidaten | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,069 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein qual 51st | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,190 |
| 49th Schleswig Holstein Open | 1994 | 9 | 5 | – |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,953 |
| 48th ch-Schleswig Holstein | 1993 | 9 | 6 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Lehr's chess games?
274 games by Thomas Lehr, from Jul 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 Thomas Lehr has played.
What does Thomas Lehr play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Thomas Lehr opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.b4 (23% of games), 1.g3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Lehr answers 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Thomas Lehr play as White?
As White, Thomas Lehr's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Hungarian Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Lehr play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Lehr most often plays: Alekhine Defense (47 games, 38.3% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 19.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Thomas Lehr's FIDE rating?
Thomas Lehr is currently rated 1,937 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,016 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Thomas Lehr played?
Our database contains 274 games by Thomas Lehr, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 109 draws, 76 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Lehr?
274 games by Thomas Lehr 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.