Prepare against Dominique Laurent
France · World #53,338 classical · FIDE ID 633712
Our database contains 107 games by Dominique Laurent, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dominique Laurent's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dominique Laurent 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 | 1,880 | 2,142 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,858 | 1,953 | Mar 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 1,968 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 48 | 17 | 42 | 44.9% |
| As White | 54 | 28 | 5 | 21 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 53 | 20 | 12 | 21 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dominique Laurent's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dominique Laurent's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 100.0% | 56.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.5% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Laurent usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Laurent usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Laurent usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 79.3% | 43.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 13.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 9 | 50.0% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 44.4% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Dominique Laurent's chess games
All 107 games by Dominique Laurent 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: 48 wins, 17 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | Romain Bilquez | 2,052 | 9th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | A81 |
| Jul 2009 | Thomas Brand | 2,050 | 14th Creon Open | C10 |
| Apr 2002 | Olivier Tardif | 2,029 | 52nd Paris Apsap Open | B20 |
| Jul 2009 | Philippe Pellegrin | 2,020 | 14th Creon Open | A85 |
| Apr 2009 | Claude Oger | 1,996 | 11th Saint Quentin Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Open | 1993 | 9 | 4 | 2,250 |
| 11th Saint Quentin Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,992 |
| Saint Quentin Open B | 1999 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| 07th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 1,947 |
| 8th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,044 |
| Paris Open A | 2001 | 6 | 4 | 2,357 |
| 9th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2006 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,056 |
| 14th Creon Open | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,158 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dominique Laurent's chess games?
107 games by Dominique Laurent, 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 Dominique Laurent has played.
What does Dominique Laurent play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Dominique Laurent opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dominique Laurent answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games).
What openings does Dominique Laurent play as White?
As White, Dominique Laurent's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dominique Laurent play as Black?
As Black, Dominique Laurent most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Dominique Laurent's FIDE rating?
Dominique Laurent is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess, 1,858 in rapid and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Dominique Laurent played?
Our database contains 107 games by Dominique Laurent, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 17 draws, 42 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dominique Laurent?
107 games by Dominique Laurent 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.