Prepare against Eric Lawson
IM · Canada · World #8,780 classical · FIDE ID 2604116
When preparing against Eric Lawson, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 595 games by Eric Lawson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Lawson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Lawson 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 | 2,190 | 2,393 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,297 | 2,331 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 595 | 261 | 154 | 180 | 43.9% |
| As White | 295 | 139 | 73 | 83 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 300 | 122 | 81 | 97 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Lawson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Lawson's side.
First moves as White (295 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 160 | 54.2% | 54.7% |
| d4 | 126 | 42.7% | 67.9% |
| b3 | 7 | 2.4% | 35.7% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Lawson usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Lawson usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lawson usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Lawson usually continues Bg5 (68.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Lawson usually continues Bg5 (70.8% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Lawson usually continues e4 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 121 | 91.7% | 57.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 84 | 78.5% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 19 | 17.8% | 52.6% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Eric Lawson's chess games
All 595 games by Eric Lawson 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: 261 wins, 154 draws, 180 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 70 | 40/16/14 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 16/2/7 | 64.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/6/9 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 36 | 17/9/10 | 47.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 27 | 11/9/7 | 40.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 14/4/4 | 63.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 19 | 3/8/8 | 15.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,674 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Aug 2004 | Kevin Spraggett | 2,584 | ch-CAN | B42 |
| Oct 2010 | Bator Sambuev | 2,573 | ch-Quebec Elite | A70 |
| Nov 2006 | Holden Hernandez Carmenate | 2,524 | 41st Capablanca Memorial Open | A77 |
| Nov 2022 | Leandro Krysa | 2,524 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 104 | 52 | 2,293 |
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 47 | 29 | 2,257 |
| Quebec Carnaval Open | 2014 | 19 | 13.5 | 2,343 |
| Quebec Open | 2023 | 18 | 10 | 2,274 |
| Mauricie Open | 2014 | 17 | 12 | 2,373 |
| Montreal Open | 2025 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,122 |
| Montreal Pere Noel Open | 2022 | 15 | 10 | 2,238 |
| ch-CAN & zonal | 2002 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,389 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Lawson's chess games?
595 games by Eric Lawson, 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 Eric Lawson has played.
What does Eric Lawson play on the first move as White?
Across 295 games with White in our database, Eric Lawson opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Lawson answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Eric Lawson play as White?
As White, Eric Lawson's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (70 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (25 games, 64.0% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 295 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Lawson play as Black?
As Black, Eric Lawson most often plays: Sicilian (36 games, 47.2% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (22 games, 63.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 300 games.
What is Eric Lawson's FIDE rating?
Eric Lawson is currently rated 2,190 in classical chess, 2,297 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,393 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Eric Lawson played?
Our database contains 595 games by Eric Lawson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 261 wins, 154 draws, 180 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Lawson?
595 games by Eric Lawson 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.