Prepare against Zoltan Lehmann
FM · Hungary · World #5,904 classical · FIDE ID 705454
Our database contains 410 games by Zoltan Lehmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Lehmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan 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 | 2,249 | 2,324 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 410 | 135 | 175 | 100 | 32.9% |
| As White | 201 | 75 | 82 | 44 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 209 | 60 | 93 | 56 | 28.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Lehmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Lehmann's side.
First moves as White (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 181 | 90.0% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 14 | 7.0% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.5% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues c4 (63.5% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues Qa4 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Lehmann usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 53 | 54.6% | 61.3% |
| e5 | 34 | 35.1% | 55.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 5.2% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 47.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 23 | 34.3% | 45.7% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 9.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 9.0% | 16.7% |
Zoltan Lehmann's chess games
All 410 games by Zoltan Lehmann 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: 135 wins, 175 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 11/5/7 | 47.8% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 6/10/7 | 26.1% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 19 | 9/8/2 | 47.4% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 20 | 5/9/6 | 25.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B20 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Dorian Rogozenco | 2,440 | Budapest act Open | E13 |
| Jan 1995 | Attila Czebe | 2,430 | ch-HUN U20 | E81 |
| Jan 1996 | Vyacheslav Chekurov | 2,425 | ch-EU U20 | C12 |
| Jan 1995 | Istvan Borocz | 2,410 | Budapest FS08 GM | D45 |
| Sep 1997 | Janos Dudas | 2,400 | Budapest FS09 IM | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN | 1995 | 27 | 16 | 2,374 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 1993 | 22 | 9 | 2,262 |
| Papp Bela Memorial | 1997 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,350 |
| ch-HUN U20 | 1996 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,393 |
| Budapest FS07 IM | 1992 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,200 |
| Budapest FS02 IM | 1993 | 13 | 4 | 2,170 |
| Wch U20 | 1995 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,337 |
| chT-HUN 9394 | 1994 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,485 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Lehmann's chess games?
410 games by Zoltan Lehmann, 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 Zoltan Lehmann has played.
What does Zoltan Lehmann play on the first move as White?
Across 201 games with White in our database, Zoltan Lehmann opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Lehmann answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Lehmann play as White?
As White, Zoltan Lehmann's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (23 games, 26.1% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (19 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 201 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Lehmann play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Lehmann most often plays: French: Classical Variation (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Horwitz Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 209 games.
What is Zoltan Lehmann's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Lehmann is currently rated 2,249 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,324 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Zoltan Lehmann played?
Our database contains 410 games by Zoltan Lehmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 135 wins, 175 draws, 100 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Lehmann?
410 games by Zoltan 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.