Prepare against David Lawless
Canada · World #80,479 classical · FIDE ID 2604655
When preparing against David Lawless, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by David Lawless, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Lawless's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Lawless 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 | 1,788 | 2,114 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,939 | 1,995 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,882 | 1,991 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 9 | 7 | 19 | 25.7% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 16 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Lawless's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Lawless's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 68.4% | 34.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 31.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 34.6% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Lawless usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Lawless usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Lawless usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Lawless usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Lawless usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Lawless usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
David Lawless's chess games
All 35 games by David Lawless in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 9 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Andras Baraz | 2,165 | Budapest FS09 schev | E76 |
| May 2019 | Jeffrey R Zhao | 2,076 | ch-Scarborough CC | B23 |
| Apr 2019 | Pepin Manalo | 1,995 | ch-Scarborough CC | A48 |
| Jun 2009 | Kevin Wu | 1,926 | Scarborough CC Spring Open | E97 |
| Jul 1983 | Jan Kralovic | 1,914 | Canadian Open U2000 | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Closed | 2003 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,042 |
| Budapest FS09 schev | 1998 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,977 |
| ch-Scarborough CC | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 2,075 |
| Toronto Givenchy Open 30' | 1999 | 2 | 0 | 2,001 |
| North Bay Open | 1997 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,906 |
| Scarborough CC Howard Ridout | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,623 |
| Winnipeg TNT January Open | 2012 | 1 | 1 | 1,908 |
| Scarborough CC Spring Open | 2009 | 1 | 1 | 2,326 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Lawless's chess games?
35 games by David Lawless, from Jan 2005 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 David Lawless has played.
What does David Lawless play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, David Lawless opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Lawless answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does David Lawless play as White?
As White, David Lawless's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Lawless play as Black?
As Black, David Lawless most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is David Lawless's FIDE rating?
David Lawless is currently rated 1,788 in classical chess, 1,939 in rapid and 1,882 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Mar 2019).
How many games has David Lawless played?
Our database contains 35 games by David Lawless, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Lawless?
35 games by David Lawless 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.