Prepare against Veronika Lorenz
DEU · World #52,007 classical · FIDE ID 16277406
When preparing against Veronika Lorenz, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game as Black, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 174 games by Veronika Lorenz, covering Mar 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Veronika Lorenz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Veronika Lorenz 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 | 1,885 | 1,974 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,764 | 1,779 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,819 | 1,819 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 80 | 27 | 67 | 46.0% |
| As White | 89 | 49 | 12 | 28 | 55.1% |
| As Black | 85 | 31 | 15 | 39 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Veronika Lorenz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Veronika Lorenz's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 93.3% | 62.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues Nf3 (76.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues d4 (53.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Lorenz usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 54 | 96.4% | 42.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 68.2% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 31.8% | 57.1% |
Veronika Lorenz's chess games
All 174 games by Veronika Lorenz in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2019 - Aug 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: 80 wins, 27 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 22 | 12/4/6 | 54.5% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Jansone,Melanija Luize | 2,065 | World Youth Girls U18 | C53 |
| Sep 2023 | Kesaria Mgeladze | 1,994 | ch-EU U14 Girls 31st | B51 |
| May 2024 | Anna Wilmink | 1,903 | ch-GER U16 Girls | C58 |
| May 2026 | Lin Englert | 1,882 | DEM U18w | B14 |
| May 2026 | Nora Heidemann | 1,876 | DEM U18w | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 Girls | 2019 | 22 | 14.5 | 1,326 |
| ch-GER U14 Girls | 2023 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,731 |
| ch-GER U12 Girls | 2021 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,486 |
| chT-GER U16 Girls | 2023 | 13 | 6 | 1,516 |
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 12 | 0 | 1,737 |
| World Youth Girls U18 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,897 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2020 | 10 | 6 | 1,361 |
| ch-GER U16 Girls | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,878 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Veronika Lorenz's chess games?
174 games by Veronika Lorenz, from Mar 2019 to Aug 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 Veronika Lorenz has played.
What does Veronika Lorenz play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Veronika Lorenz opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Veronika Lorenz answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games).
What openings does Veronika Lorenz play as White?
As White, Veronika Lorenz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Veronika Lorenz play as Black?
As Black, Veronika Lorenz most often plays: Italian Game (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Veronika Lorenz's FIDE rating?
Veronika Lorenz is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess, 1,764 in rapid and 1,819 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Veronika Lorenz played?
Our database contains 174 games by Veronika Lorenz, covering Mar 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 27 draws, 67 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Veronika Lorenz?
174 games by Veronika Lorenz 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.