Prepare against Bernd Laubsch
FM · DEU · World #10,895 classical · FIDE ID 4663314
When preparing against Bernd Laubsch, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 27.6% over 29 games.
Our database contains 403 games by Bernd Laubsch, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Laubsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Laubsch 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 | 2,156 | 2,324 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,150 | 2,279 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,196 | 2,302 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 403 | 169 | 111 | 123 | 41.9% |
| As White | 209 | 100 | 59 | 50 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 194 | 69 | 52 | 73 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Laubsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Laubsch's side.
First moves as White (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 205 | 98.1% | 61.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Laubsch usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Laubsch usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Laubsch usually continues Nf3 (69.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Laubsch usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 81 | 83.5% | 43.2% |
| e5 | 6 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 6.2% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.1% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 82.7% | 60.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 17.3% | 38.9% |
Bernd Laubsch's chess games
All 403 games by Bernd Laubsch in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 169 wins, 111 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 35 | 18/8/9 | 51.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 34 | 11/14/9 | 32.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 33 | 10/6/17 | 30.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 29 | 8/6/15 | 27.6% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 13/4/4 | 61.9% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Viesturs Meijers | 2,493 | Schneeberg Open | B27 |
| Jan 2006 | Alexander Bangiev | 2,439 | Oberliga Nord W 0506 | E90 |
| Dec 2010 | Lev Gutman | 2,425 | Oberliga Nord W 1011 | B90 |
| Mar 2010 | Otto Borik | 2,422 | Oberliga Nord W 0910 | C06 |
| Nov 2011 | Michal Luch | 2,413 | Oberliga Nord W 1112 | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2024 | 90 | 52.5 | 2,215 |
| ch-Niedersachsen M | 2008 | 17 | 8 | 2,135 |
| Kassel Open | 2000 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,495 |
| 23rd Politiken Cup | 2001 | 11 | 7 | 2,300 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,322 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 1 | 2,069 |
| BL2-Nord 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 2 | 2,196 |
| Lueneburg chA-distr | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,312 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Laubsch's chess games?
403 games by Bernd Laubsch, from Apr 2003 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 Bernd Laubsch has played.
What does Bernd Laubsch play on the first move as White?
Across 209 games with White in our database, Bernd Laubsch opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Laubsch answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Bernd Laubsch play as White?
As White, Bernd Laubsch's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (35 games, 51.4% win rate); Sicilian (34 games, 32.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 209 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Laubsch play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Laubsch most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (33 games, 30.3% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (21 games, 61.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 194 games.
What is Bernd Laubsch's FIDE rating?
Bernd Laubsch is currently rated 2,156 in classical chess, 2,150 in rapid and 2,196 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,324 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Bernd Laubsch played?
Our database contains 403 games by Bernd Laubsch, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 169 wins, 111 draws, 123 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Laubsch?
403 games by Bernd Laubsch 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.