Prepare against Dominique Laurain
France · World #64,873 classical · FIDE ID 605883
When preparing against Dominique Laurain, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 189 games by Dominique Laurain, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dominique Laurain's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dominique Laurain 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 | 1,838 | 2,098 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,808 | 1,917 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,891 | 1,973 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 58 | 53 | 78 | 30.7% |
| As White | 73 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 30.1% |
| As Black | 116 | 36 | 28 | 52 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dominique Laurain's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dominique Laurain's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 69.9% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 18 | 24.7% | 38.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.1% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Laurain usually continues c4 (54.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Laurain usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Laurain usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 38.9% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Laurain usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Laurain usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Laurain usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 47 | 95.9% | 38.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 87.8% | 46.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 10.2% | 10.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Dominique Laurain's chess games
All 189 games by Dominique Laurain 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: 58 wins, 53 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 26 | 9/9/8 | 34.6% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Pascal Chomet | 2,370 | Saint Affrique Open 12th | C00 |
| Jul 2004 | Sophie Milliet | 2,280 | Saint Affrique Open 12th | D07 |
| May 1997 | Stephane Pujos | 2,255 | 20th Syre Memorial Open | D95 |
| Jan 1998 | Jean-Philippe Duquesnoy | 2,240 | Montpellier Open A | D97 |
| Jul 2004 | Hleb Zharkov | 2,219 | Saint Affrique Open 12th | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toulouse CEIT Open | 2000 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,089 |
| Toulouse Open | 1997 | 12 | 6 | 2,182 |
| ch-EU Union | 2005 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,311 |
| Cannes Martinez Open | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,081 |
| Paris Open | 1993 | 9 | 5 | 2,259 |
| chT2-FRA South 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 2 | 1,940 |
| chT-FRA 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 4 | 2,204 |
| 4th Marseille Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,990 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dominique Laurain's chess games?
189 games by Dominique Laurain, 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 Dominique Laurain has played.
What does Dominique Laurain play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Dominique Laurain opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dominique Laurain answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Dominique Laurain play as White?
As White, Dominique Laurain's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dominique Laurain play as Black?
As Black, Dominique Laurain most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Dominique Laurain's FIDE rating?
Dominique Laurain is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess, 1,808 in rapid and 1,891 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,098 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Dominique Laurain played?
Our database contains 189 games by Dominique Laurain, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 53 draws, 78 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dominique Laurain?
189 games by Dominique Laurain 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.