Prepare against Tobias Lenz
DEU · World #34,600 classical · FIDE ID 24671215
When preparing against Tobias Lenz, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (60%).
Our database contains 47 games by Tobias Lenz, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tobias Lenz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tobias Lenz 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 | 1,972 | 1,984 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 34.0% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tobias Lenz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tobias Lenz's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 60.9% | 60.7% |
| e4 | 9 | 39.1% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lenz usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Lenz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Lenz usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 55.6% score
- …e6 (56% of these games) — Lenz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Lenz usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Lenz usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 63.6% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Tobias Lenz's chess games
All 47 games by Tobias Lenz in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 16 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D47 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Martin Kaiser | 2,168 | Oberliga Nord O 1415 | B22 |
| Dec 2010 | Nikolai Cusnariov | 2,167 | 35th Potsdam Christmas | C06 |
| Oct 2015 | Danijela Von Wantoch-Rekowski | 2,147 | Oberliga Nord O 1516 | D47 |
| May 2007 | Siegfried Wiezer | 2,115 | Berlin Unicorn Open | D02 |
| Jan 2010 | Andreas Kohtz | 2,001 | Berlin Hellersdorf Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Nord O 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 2,000 |
| Berlin Open 05 | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,674 |
| 35th Potsdam Christmas | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,896 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,038 |
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,990 |
| Berlin Hellersdorf Open | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 1,873 |
| 34th Potsdam Christmas | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 1,831 |
| Berlin Open 09 | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1,915 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tobias Lenz's chess games?
47 games by Tobias Lenz, from Oct 2007 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 Tobias Lenz has played.
What does Tobias Lenz play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Tobias Lenz opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tobias Lenz answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Tobias Lenz play as White?
As White, Tobias Lenz's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tobias Lenz play as Black?
As Black, Tobias Lenz most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Tobias Lenz's FIDE rating?
Tobias Lenz is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,984 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Tobias Lenz played?
Our database contains 47 games by Tobias Lenz, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tobias Lenz?
47 games by Tobias Lenz 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.