Prepare against Darwin Laylo
GM · PHL · World #2,167 classical · FIDE ID 5201330
Our database contains 980 games by Darwin Laylo, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Darwin Laylo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Darwin Laylo 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 | 2,374 | 2,556 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,227 | 2,524 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,339 | 2,496 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 980 | 372 | 400 | 208 | 38.0% |
| As White | 497 | 214 | 207 | 76 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 483 | 158 | 193 | 132 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Darwin Laylo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Darwin Laylo's side.
First moves as White (497 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 324 | 65.2% | 63.9% |
| c4 | 153 | 30.8% | 66.3% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 1.6% | 43.8% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Laylo usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Laylo usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Laylo usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 66.3% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Laylo usually continues Nc3 (74.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Laylo usually continues Nc3 (80.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Laylo usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 100 | 48.1% | 51.0% |
| c6 | 44 | 21.2% | 55.7% |
| c5 | 38 | 18.3% | 55.3% |
| e5 | 25 | 12.0% | 44.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 112 | 62.2% | 58.0% |
| d5 | 65 | 36.1% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Darwin Laylo's chess games
All 980 games by Darwin Laylo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 372 wins, 400 draws, 208 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 74 | 27/44/3 | 36.5% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 55 | 25/22/8 | 45.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 41 | 26/11/4 | 63.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 35 | 16/17/2 | 45.7% |
| A36 | English Opening | 32 | 16/10/6 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 27 | 9/13/5 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 27 | 13/10/4 | 48.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 11/6/2 | 57.9% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 16 | 6/9/1 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 81 | 31/20/30 | 38.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 76 | 14/40/22 | 18.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 42 | 17/15/10 | 40.5% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 31 | 14/8/9 | 45.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 29 | 5/11/13 | 17.2% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 29 | 12/11/6 | 41.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 19 | 2/13/4 | 10.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| A45 | London System | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | David Navara | 2,707 | FIDE World Cup | D85 |
| Dec 2018 | B. Adhiban | 2,695 | 17th Asian Continental Open | C54 |
| May 2005 | Alexander Motylev | 2,680 | Minneapolis HB Global Open | B01 |
| Dec 2022 | A.R. Saleh Salem | 2,677 | Titled Tue Early | E11 |
| Dec 2022 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,653 | Titled Tue Early | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PHI | 2024 | 150 | 81 | 2,415 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 52 | 27.5 | 2,364 |
| Ho Chi Minh City zt 3.3 | 2015 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,636 |
| Hong Kong Open | 2015 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,416 |
| Asia zt 3.3 | 2023 | 17 | 9 | 2,412 |
| Tagaytay City zt 3.3 | 2017 | 15 | 10 | 2,490 |
| ch-PHI 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 9 | 2,453 |
| Bangkok blitz | 2014 | 13 | 8 | 2,455 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: John Paul Gomez (19 games) · Rogelio Jr Antonio (15 games) · Richard Bitoon (14 games) · Paulo Bersamina (13 games) · Eugenio Torre (13 games) · Oliver Dimakiling (12 games) · Jan Emmanuel Garcia (11 games) · Daniel Quizon (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Darwin Laylo's chess games?
980 games by Darwin Laylo, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Darwin Laylo has played.
What does Darwin Laylo play on the first move as White?
Across 497 games with White in our database, Darwin Laylo opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Darwin Laylo answers 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Darwin Laylo play as White?
As White, Darwin Laylo's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (74 games, 36.5% win rate); Indian Defense (55 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (41 games, 63.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 497 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Darwin Laylo play as Black?
As Black, Darwin Laylo most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (81 games, 38.3% win rate); Slav Defense (76 games, 18.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (42 games, 40.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 483 games.
What is Darwin Laylo's FIDE rating?
Darwin Laylo is currently rated 2,374 in classical chess, 2,227 in rapid and 2,339 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,556 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Darwin Laylo played?
Our database contains 980 games by Darwin Laylo, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 372 wins, 400 draws, 208 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Darwin Laylo?
980 games by Darwin Laylo 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.