Prepare against Thomas Lenze
DEU · World #40,312 classical · FIDE ID 12978990
Our database contains 34 games by Thomas Lenze, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Lenze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Lenze 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 | 1,934 | 1,969 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 35.3% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Lenze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Lenze's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 28.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 28.1% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Lenze usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Lenze usually continues Nc3 (10.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Lenze usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Thomas Lenze's chess games
All 34 games by Thomas Lenze in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 12 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Yannick Francois | 1,838 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | A25 |
| Apr 2021 | Matthias Buring | 1,819 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | C40 |
| May 2021 | Wolfgang Heyartz | 1,777 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | C28 |
| May 2021 | Arnd Goldenstein | 1,732 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | D58 |
| May 2021 | Matthias Heiligtag | 1,730 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,622 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,872 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,652 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1718 | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,400 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Lenze's chess games?
34 games by Thomas Lenze, from May 2018 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 Lenze has played.
What does Thomas Lenze play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Thomas Lenze opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Lenze answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Lenze play as White?
As White, Thomas Lenze's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Elephant Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Lenze play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Lenze most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Thomas Lenze's FIDE rating?
Thomas Lenze is currently rated 1,934 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,969 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Thomas Lenze played?
Our database contains 34 games by Thomas Lenze, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Lenze?
34 games by Thomas Lenze 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.