Prepare against Thomas Lemli
DEU · World #28,297 classical · FIDE ID 4664213
Our database contains 163 games by Thomas Lemli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Lemli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Lemli 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 | 1,996 | 2,106 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 35 | 86 | 42 | 21.5% |
| As White | 74 | 22 | 39 | 13 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 89 | 13 | 47 | 29 | 14.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Lemli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Lemli's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 56 | 75.7% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 15 | 20.3% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 76% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Lemli usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Lemli usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Lemli usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Lemli usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Lemli usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Lemli usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 42.9% | 52.8% |
| e6 | 16 | 38.1% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.1% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 71.0% | 43.2% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 22.6% | 21.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Thomas Lemli's chess games
All 163 games by Thomas Lemli 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: 35 wins, 86 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2002 | Roland Eppinga | 2,185 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0203 | A40 |
| Mar 2011 | Alexander Koch | 2,137 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 1011 | C02 |
| Feb 2015 | Joern Borrink | 2,118 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1415 | B12 |
| Oct 2015 | Duc Cuong Tran | 2,094 | NRW Class1 1516 | D10 |
| Apr 2008 | Helmut Jacob | 2,070 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0708 | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,029 |
| NRW Class1 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,020 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,970 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,054 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,950 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,953 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,993 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,809 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Lemli's chess games?
163 games by Thomas Lemli, 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 Thomas Lemli has played.
What does Thomas Lemli play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Thomas Lemli opens with 1.Nf3 (76% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Lemli answers 1...c6 (43% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Thomas Lemli play as White?
As White, Thomas Lemli's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Lemli play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Lemli most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Thomas Lemli's FIDE rating?
Thomas Lemli is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,106 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Thomas Lemli played?
Our database contains 163 games by Thomas Lemli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 86 draws, 42 losses (21.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Lemli?
163 games by Thomas Lemli 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.