Prepare against Damien Lary
France · World #15,741 classical · FIDE ID 26053446
When preparing against Damien Lary, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 87 games by Damien Lary, covering Jul 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Damien Lary's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damien Lary 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 | 2,099 | 2,136 | Feb 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,051 | 2,066 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,121 | 2,121 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 43 | 6 | 38 | 49.4% |
| As White | 46 | 19 | 5 | 22 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 41 | 24 | 1 | 16 | 58.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damien Lary's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damien Lary's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 58.7% | 46.3% |
| d4 | 13 | 28.3% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Lary usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Lary usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Lary usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Lary usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Lary usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Lary usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 20.8% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Damien Lary's chess games
All 87 games by Damien Lary in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - Sep 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: 43 wins, 6 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Canard Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Jonas Hilwerda | 2,275 | Glorney Cup | D24 |
| Jul 2019 | Aditya Verma | 2,119 | Glorney Cup | C04 |
| Apr 2018 | Leo Raclot | 2,006 | ch-FRA U14 | C04 |
| Mar 2019 | Sean Murphy | 1,964 | Paris ChessMates 3rd | D11 |
| Apr 2018 | Victor Mas | 1,939 | ch-FRA U14 | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA U20 1112 | 2011 | 14 | 8 | 1,381 |
| chTA-FRA U20 1011 | 2010 | 14 | 5 | 1,164 |
| chT-FRA U20 GpA 1213 | 2013 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,519 |
| chT-FRA U20 16 GP Haute 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,544 |
| chT-FRA U20 16 GP Basse 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,410 |
| chT-FRA U20 | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 1,133 |
| ch-FRA U14 | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 2,160 |
| Glorney Cup | 2019 | 5 | 4 | 2,238 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damien Lary's chess games?
87 games by Damien Lary, from Jul 2011 to Sep 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 Damien Lary has played.
What does Damien Lary play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Damien Lary opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damien Lary answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Damien Lary play as White?
As White, Damien Lary's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damien Lary play as Black?
As Black, Damien Lary most often plays: Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Damien Lary's FIDE rating?
Damien Lary is currently rated 2,099 in classical chess, 2,051 in rapid and 2,121 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Damien Lary played?
Our database contains 87 games by Damien Lary, covering Jul 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 6 draws, 38 losses (49.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damien Lary?
87 games by Damien Lary 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.