Prepare against Brian Lawson
United States · World #78,597 classical · FIDE ID 2010763
When preparing against Brian Lawson, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 31 games by Brian Lawson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Brian Lawson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brian Lawson 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 | 1,794 | 2,108 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 38.7% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brian Lawson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brian Lawson's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 56.3% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 18.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 44.4% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Lawson usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Lawson usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Lawson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Lawson usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Lawson usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Lawson usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Brian Lawson's chess games
All 31 games by Brian Lawson 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B68 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Lidong Wang | 2,170 | Manhattan Open | E61 |
| Sep 2016 | Ethan Yung | 1,972 | ch-New York State 138th | B23 |
| Feb 2009 | Karsten McVay | 1,863 | USA-chT Amateur East | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA-chT Amateur East | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 2,177 |
| ch-New York State 121st | 1999 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,341 |
| ch-New York State | 1995 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,462 |
| Manhattan Open | 2011 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,128 |
| 23rd World Open | 1995 | 2 | 1 | – |
| Saratoga Springs Open | 1997 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,960 |
| ch-New York State 120th | 1998 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,490 |
| ch-New York State 122nd | 2000 | 1 | 0 | 2,039 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brian Lawson's chess games?
31 games by Brian Lawson, 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 Brian Lawson has played.
What does Brian Lawson play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Brian Lawson opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brian Lawson answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Brian Lawson play as White?
As White, Brian Lawson's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brian Lawson play as Black?
As Black, Brian Lawson most often plays: Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Brian Lawson's FIDE rating?
Brian Lawson is currently rated 1,794 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Brian Lawson played?
Our database contains 31 games by Brian Lawson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 9 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brian Lawson?
31 games by Brian Lawson 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.