Prepare against Bryan Lamb
Canada · World #28,777 classical · FIDE ID 2601257
Our database contains 121 games by Bryan Lamb, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bryan Lamb's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bryan Lamb 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 | 1,993 | 2,050 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 64 | 16 | 41 | 52.9% |
| As White | 61 | 29 | 10 | 22 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 60 | 35 | 6 | 19 | 58.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bryan Lamb's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bryan Lamb's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 37 | 60.7% | 64.9% |
| e4 | 16 | 26.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 6.6% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 61% of White games, 64.9% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Lamb usually continues g3 (55.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Lamb usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Lamb usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Lamb usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Lamb usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Lamb usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 60.6% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 30.3% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 76.2% | 78.1% |
| f5 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Bryan Lamb's chess games
All 121 games by Bryan Lamb 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: 64 wins, 16 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Erwin Casareno | 2,371 | ch-Scarborough CC | B78 |
| Mar 2010 | Rune Linnebo Pedersen | 2,340 | ch-Scarborough CC | A28 |
| Jan 1990 | Saifudin Kanani | 2,245 | Ontario | E41 |
| Jan 1990 | Jozef Polacek | 2,240 | Ontario | C40 |
| Mar 2010 | Bill Peng | 2,186 | ch-Scarborough CC | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Scarborough CC | 2010 | 27 | 15 | 2,140 |
| Toronto | 1992 | 11 | 3 | 2,092 |
| Scarborough CC Fall Swiss | 2008 | 10 | 7 | 2,165 |
| Toronto Open | 1998 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,158 |
| Ontario | 1990 | 9 | 4 | 2,264 |
| Toronto Howard Ridout Swiss | 2010 | 9 | 7 | 2,196 |
| Toronto Howard Ridout Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,040 |
| Scarborough CC Spring Swiss | 2008 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,102 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bryan Lamb's chess games?
121 games by Bryan Lamb, 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 Bryan Lamb has played.
What does Bryan Lamb play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Bryan Lamb opens with 1.c4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.g3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bryan Lamb answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Bryan Lamb play as White?
As White, Bryan Lamb's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bryan Lamb play as Black?
As Black, Bryan Lamb most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Bryan Lamb's FIDE rating?
Bryan Lamb is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,050 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Bryan Lamb played?
Our database contains 121 games by Bryan Lamb, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 16 draws, 41 losses (52.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bryan Lamb?
121 games by Bryan Lamb 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.