Prepare against Clayton Hunter Lau
Hong Kong SAR China · World #105,581 classical · FIDE ID 6012477
When preparing against Clayton Hunter Lau, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Clayton Hunter Lau, covering Aug 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Clayton Hunter Lau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Clayton Hunter Lau 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 | 1,714 | 1,718 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,780 | 1,780 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,659 | 1,659 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 48.8% |
| As White | 22 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 42.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 280 rated games against 218 different opponents, across 39 events in 6 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 95 | 47 | 4 | 44 | 49.5% | 1,598 | 1,444 | 13 |
| Rapid | 88 | 40 | 8 | 40 | 45.5% | 1,654 | 1,594 | 5 |
| Blitz | 45 | 21 | 3 | 21 | 46.7% | 1,688 | 1,645 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 130 | 41 | 10 | 79 | 31.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 38 | 23 | 2 | 13 | 60.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 35 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 77 | 43 | 3 | 31 | 1,626 | 1,645 |
| 2025 | 139 | 69 | 12 | 58 | 1,685 | 1,575 |
| 2024 | 64 | 21 | 4 | 39 | 1,570 | 1,370 |
Where Clayton Hunter Lau has played
Hong Kong SAR China (32) · China (3) · Canada (1) · Spain (1) · Indonesia (1) · Japan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Clayton Hunter Lau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Clayton Hunter Lau's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 56.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Lau usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Lau usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Lau usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Clayton Hunter Lau's chess games
All 43 games by Clayton Hunter Lau in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2024 - Oct 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: 21 wins, 1 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Josef Gabriel Liu | 1,657 | FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Pool A | C56 |
| Apr 2026 | Farhan Sakief Jamil | 1,637 | 69th Festival of Sport - Golden Bauhinia Chess | Amateurs | B21 |
| Jul 2024 | Juan Jose Hernandez Mediavilla | 1,604 | 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | C30 |
| Jul 2024 | Timofei Olianin | 1,586 | 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | E57 |
| Feb 2026 | Lincoln Or | 1,576 | HKSAR Olympiad Selection 2026 | Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Pool A | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,695 |
| HKSAR Championship 2026 (Weekly) | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,629 |
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 1,445 |
| 69th Festival of Sport - Golden Bauhinia Chess | Amateurs | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,753 |
| Hong Kong SAR Chess Championships 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,683 |
| HKSAR Olympiad Selection 2026 | Open | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,413 |
| chT-Asia rapid | 2024 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Clayton Hunter Lau's chess games?
43 games by Clayton Hunter Lau, from Aug 2024 to Oct 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 Clayton Hunter Lau has played.
What does Clayton Hunter Lau play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Clayton Hunter Lau opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Clayton Hunter Lau answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Clayton Hunter Lau play as White?
As White, Clayton Hunter Lau's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Clayton Hunter Lau play as Black?
As Black, Clayton Hunter Lau most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Clayton Hunter Lau's FIDE rating?
Clayton Hunter Lau is currently rated 1,714 in classical chess, 1,780 in rapid and 1,659 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,718 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Clayton Hunter Lau played?
Our database contains 43 games by Clayton Hunter Lau, covering Aug 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 1 draws, 21 losses (48.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Clayton Hunter Lau?
43 games by Clayton Hunter Lau 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.