Prepare against Denny Lawrenz

DEU · World #29,313 classical · FIDE ID 16226968

When preparing against Denny Lawrenz, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).

Our database contains 41 games by Denny Lawrenz, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Denny Lawrenz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denny Lawrenz 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denny Lawrenz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denny Lawrenz's side.

First moves as White (18 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 75.0% score
  • …Nf6 (79% of these games) — Lawrenz usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
  • …d6 (14% of these games) — Lawrenz usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
  • …d5 (7% of these games) — Lawrenz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
• 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 62.5% score
  • …c5 (50% of these games) — Lawrenz usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
  • …e5 (25% of these games) — Lawrenz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
  • …d5 (25% of these games) — Lawrenz usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)

Denny Lawrenz's chess games

All 41 games by Denny Lawrenz in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 20 wins, 12 draws, 9 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Denny Lawrenz's chess games?

41 games by Denny Lawrenz, from Aug 2016 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 Denny Lawrenz has played.

What does Denny Lawrenz play on the first move as White?

Across 18 games with White in our database, Denny Lawrenz opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denny Lawrenz answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).

What openings does Denny Lawrenz play as White?

As White, Denny Lawrenz's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Denny Lawrenz play as Black?

As Black, Denny Lawrenz most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.

What is Denny Lawrenz's FIDE rating?

Denny Lawrenz is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess, 1,952 in rapid and 1,997 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Nov 2025).

How many games has Denny Lawrenz played?

Our database contains 41 games by Denny Lawrenz, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 12 draws, 9 losses (48.8% win rate).

How do I prepare against Denny Lawrenz?

41 games by Denny Lawrenz 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.

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