Prepare against Tim Lehmann
DEU · World #31,513 classical · FIDE ID 12979171
Our database contains 148 games by Tim Lehmann, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tim Lehmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tim 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 | 1,977 | 1,986 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,958 | 1,958 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,016 | 2,016 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 40 | 68 | 40 | 27.0% |
| As White | 76 | 22 | 32 | 22 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 72 | 18 | 36 | 18 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tim Lehmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tim Lehmann's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 85.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 10.5% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues Bg5 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 43.8% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 90.3% | 46.4% |
| g6 | 3 | 9.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 69.2% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 15.4% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Tim Lehmann's chess games
All 148 games by Tim Lehmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 40 wins, 68 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 45 | 16/17/12 | 35.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Marcin Olesiak | 2,043 | 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | D02 |
| Jun 2017 | Andreas Goebel | 1,975 | 20th Rhein Main Open A | A15 |
| Jun 2017 | Rolf Weber | 1,964 | 20th Rhein Main Open A | B22 |
| May 2018 | Eugen Schmid | 1,956 | 21st Rhein Main Open A | A46 |
| Oct 2019 | Ioannis Papadopoulos | 1,944 | Bad Soden Open U18 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen U10 | 2014 | 13 | 9 | 1,060 |
| ch-Hessen U12 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,290 |
| 7th Arber Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,881 |
| Bad Soden Open U18 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,853 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 1,900 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,859 |
| 11th Vellmar Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,900 |
| 17th Rhein Main Open B | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,551 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tim Lehmann's chess games?
148 games by Tim Lehmann, from Jul 2014 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 Tim Lehmann has played.
What does Tim Lehmann play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Tim Lehmann opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tim Lehmann answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Tim Lehmann play as White?
As White, Tim Lehmann's most-played openings in our database are: London System (45 games, 35.6% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tim Lehmann play as Black?
As Black, Tim Lehmann most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Tim Lehmann's FIDE rating?
Tim Lehmann is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess, 1,958 in rapid and 2,016 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Tim Lehmann played?
Our database contains 148 games by Tim Lehmann, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 68 draws, 40 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tim Lehmann?
148 games by Tim 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.