Prepare against Erich Laske
Austria · World #33,353 classical · FIDE ID 1605828
Our database contains 206 games by Erich Laske, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erich Laske's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erich Laske 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 | 1,967 | 2,132 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,027 | 2,039 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,068 | 2,090 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 62 | 22 | 122 | 30.1% |
| As White | 100 | 35 | 11 | 54 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 106 | 27 | 11 | 68 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erich Laske's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erich Laske's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 50 | 50.0% | 46.0% |
| c4 | 43 | 43.0% | 38.4% |
| g3 | 5 | 5.0% | 20.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 50% of White games, 46.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Laske usually continues c4 (34.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Laske usually continues b3 (45.8% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Laske usually continues b3 (12.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 43% of White games, 38.4% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Laske usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Laske usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Laske usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 22 | 55.0% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 14 | 35.0% | 10.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 29 | 64.4% | 37.9% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 28.9% | 46.2% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Erich Laske's chess games
All 206 games by Erich Laske 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: 62 wins, 22 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 29 | 8/2/19 | 27.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 8/4/13 | 32.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Dirk Paulsen | 2,325 | 19th Zuerich Open A | B07 |
| Jan 2018 | Nicholas Paltrinieri | 2,300 | chT2W-AUT 1718 | A85 |
| Jan 1995 | Rene Wukits | 2,280 | Oberwart Open | A55 |
| Apr 2008 | Ferenc Peredy | 2,268 | 26th Liechtenstein Open | A21 |
| Jan 1996 | Oliver Wagner | 2,260 | Graz Open | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goetzis Open | 1997 | 16 | 8 | 1,891 |
| Graz Open | 1997 | 16 | 6 | 2,115 |
| chT2W-AUT 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,298 |
| chT3-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,206 |
| Pizol Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,290 |
| chT-AUT 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,933 |
| chT-AUT 2W 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 3 | 1,788 |
| Wangs Pizol Open | 1996 | 8 | 4 | 2,155 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erich Laske's chess games?
206 games by Erich Laske, 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 Erich Laske has played.
What does Erich Laske play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Erich Laske opens with 1.Nf3 (50% of games), 1.c4 (43% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erich Laske answers 1...d6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Erich Laske play as White?
As White, Erich Laske's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erich Laske play as Black?
As Black, Erich Laske most often plays: Indian Defense (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Erich Laske's FIDE rating?
Erich Laske is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess, 2,027 in rapid and 2,068 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,132 (May 2011).
How many games has Erich Laske played?
Our database contains 206 games by Erich Laske, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 22 draws, 122 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erich Laske?
206 games by Erich Laske 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.