Prepare against Anzel Laubscher
WIM · ZAF · World #71,200 classical · FIDE ID 14300800
When preparing against Anzel Laubscher, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%).
Our database contains 214 games by Anzel Laubscher, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anzel Laubscher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anzel Laubscher 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 | 1,817 | 1,954 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,810 | 1,833 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 214 | 73 | 63 | 78 | 34.1% |
| As White | 106 | 40 | 24 | 42 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 108 | 33 | 39 | 36 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anzel Laubscher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anzel Laubscher's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 47.2% | 46.0% |
| e4 | 43 | 40.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 11.3% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 46.0% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Laubscher usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Laubscher usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Laubscher usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Laubscher usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Laubscher usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Laubscher usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 63.5% | 56.1% |
| e6 | 11 | 21.2% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 7 | 13.5% | 78.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 69.8% | 46.7% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 16.3% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 9.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
Anzel Laubscher's chess games
All 214 games by Anzel Laubscher in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 73 wins, 63 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2005 | Cecile H. Van Der Merwe | 2,087 | RSA w Open | A47 |
| Nov 2005 | Joy Mtine | 2,050 | ch-Africa w | D78 |
| Sep 2016 | Amna Nouman | 1,983 | Olympiad Women-42 | B22 |
| Sep 2016 | Daniela Cordero | 1,954 | Olympiad Women-42 | D12 |
| Jul 2016 | Lorita Mwango | 1,938 | ch-Africa w | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA w | 2024 | 46 | 21.5 | 1,666 |
| ch-Africa w | 2025 | 42 | 21 | 1,857 |
| Olympiad Women-37 | 2006 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,117 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 10 | 7 | 1,948 |
| Port Louis zt 4.3 w | 2016 | 9 | 8 | 2,001 |
| Johannesburg PSS Capablanca B | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,902 |
| SA Adult Closed 2026 | Women | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,870 |
| Gauteng zt w | 1998 | 8 | 4.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anzel Laubscher's chess games?
214 games by Anzel Laubscher, from Apr 2004 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 Anzel Laubscher has played.
What does Anzel Laubscher play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Anzel Laubscher opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anzel Laubscher answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Anzel Laubscher play as White?
As White, Anzel Laubscher's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anzel Laubscher play as Black?
As Black, Anzel Laubscher most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Anzel Laubscher's FIDE rating?
Anzel Laubscher is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess, 1,810 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,954 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Anzel Laubscher played?
Our database contains 214 games by Anzel Laubscher, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 63 draws, 78 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anzel Laubscher?
214 games by Anzel Laubscher 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.