Prepare against Alexandr Lauda
CM · Moldova · World #7,182 classical · FIDE ID 13903179
When preparing against Alexandr Lauda, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 471 games by Alexandr Lauda, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alexandr Lauda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandr Lauda 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 | 2,222 | 2,255 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,241 | 2,241 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,144 | 2,169 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 471 | 153 | 64 | 254 | 32.5% |
| As White | 221 | 85 | 27 | 109 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 250 | 68 | 37 | 145 | 27.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandr Lauda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandr Lauda's side.
First moves as White (221 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 187 | 84.6% | 41.2% |
| d4 | 30 | 13.6% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 41.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Lauda usually continues Nf3 (40.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Lauda usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Lauda usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Lauda usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Lauda usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Lauda usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 91 | 75.2% | 35.2% |
| e6 | 12 | 9.9% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 8 | 6.6% | 18.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 5.8% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 87.0% | 38.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 6.5% | 70.0% |
| b5 | 3 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Alexandr Lauda's chess games
All 471 games by Alexandr Lauda in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Sep 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: 153 wins, 64 draws, 254 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 37 | 14/1/22 | 37.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 9/1/10 | 45.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 19 | 5/4/10 | 26.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Philidor | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 50 | 16/9/25 | 32.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 3/1/16 | 15.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/0/8 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,685 | Cluj GP Rapid | B11 |
| Nov 2023 | Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo | 2,493 | Sebes GP Open | B57 |
| Feb 2024 | Vladimir Hamitevici | 2,470 | ch-MDA | B92 |
| Nov 2025 | Prraneeth Vuppala | 2,455 | Titled Tue | C05 |
| Nov 2024 | Marius Fromm | 2,452 | 24th ch-EUR Indiv | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 137 | 43 | 2,073 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 14 | 4 | 2,065 |
| Wch U20 | 2005 | 13 | 4 | 1,990 |
| Balabanovo Winter Rating | 2012 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,155 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,006 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 1,953 |
| Worldwide Chessteam Apr | 2021 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,022 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,299 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandr Lauda's chess games?
471 games by Alexandr Lauda, from Apr 2005 to Sep 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 Alexandr Lauda has played.
What does Alexandr Lauda play on the first move as White?
Across 221 games with White in our database, Alexandr Lauda opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandr Lauda answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...b5 (4% of games).
What openings does Alexandr Lauda play as White?
As White, Alexandr Lauda's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (37 games, 37.8% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Italian Game (19 games, 26.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 221 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandr Lauda play as Black?
As Black, Alexandr Lauda most often plays: Sicilian (50 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 250 games.
What is Alexandr Lauda's FIDE rating?
Alexandr Lauda is currently rated 2,222 in classical chess, 2,241 in rapid and 2,144 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,255 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Alexandr Lauda played?
Our database contains 471 games by Alexandr Lauda, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 153 wins, 64 draws, 254 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandr Lauda?
471 games by Alexandr Lauda 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.