Prepare against Daniel Laclau
FM · France · World #11,357 classical · FIDE ID 600989
Our database contains 174 games by Daniel Laclau, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Laclau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Laclau 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 | 2,149 | 2,326 | Jul 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,140 | 2,163 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 57 | 33 | 84 | 32.8% |
| As White | 73 | 29 | 12 | 32 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 101 | 28 | 21 | 52 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Laclau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Laclau's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 82.2% | 47.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 8.2% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 6 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Laclau usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Laclau usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Laclau usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Laclau usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Laclau usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Laclau usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 83.0% | 43.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 12.8% | 8.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 62.5% | 38.0% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 37.5% | 36.7% |
Daniel Laclau's chess games
All 174 games by Daniel Laclau 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: 57 wins, 33 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Darko Anic | 2,445 | chT2-FRA 0910 | A55 |
| Jan 1993 | Jean-Luc Seret | 2,440 | FRA | D00 |
| Jan 1994 | Slim Belkhodja | 2,390 | chT-FRA | E95 |
| Jan 1989 | Janos Rigo | 2,390 | Montpellier-B | B81 |
| Jan 1989 | Grzegorz Lukasiewicz | 2,340 | Montpellier-B | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 1999 | 60 | 34.5 | 2,324 |
| chT2-FRA South 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,311 |
| FRA | 1993 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,175 |
| Montpellier-B | 1989 | 9 | 5 | 2,400 |
| chT-FRA A 9697 | 1997 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,268 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,323 |
| 32nd Andorra Open | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,205 |
| Cap d'Agde CCAS Open | 2013 | 6 | 1 | 2,220 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Laclau's chess games?
174 games by Daniel Laclau, 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 Daniel Laclau has played.
What does Daniel Laclau play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Daniel Laclau opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.g3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Laclau answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Daniel Laclau play as White?
As White, Daniel Laclau's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Laclau play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Laclau most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Daniel Laclau's FIDE rating?
Daniel Laclau is currently rated 2,149 in classical chess, 2,140 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (Jul 2014).
How many games has Daniel Laclau played?
Our database contains 174 games by Daniel Laclau, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 33 draws, 84 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Laclau?
174 games by Daniel Laclau 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.