Prepare against Erwin L'Ami
GM · NLD · World #165 classical · FIDE ID 1007998
When preparing against Erwin L'Ami, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 20.0% over 40 games.
Our database contains 2,335 games by Erwin L'Ami, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Erwin L'Ami's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erwin L'Ami 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 | 2,595 | 2,651 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,642 | 2,662 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,675 | 2,676 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,335 | 926 | 1,015 | 394 | 39.7% |
| As White | 1,164 | 522 | 494 | 148 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 1,171 | 404 | 521 | 246 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erwin L'Ami's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erwin L'Ami's side.
First moves as White (1,165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 779 | 66.9% | 66.6% |
| e4 | 316 | 27.1% | 65.7% |
| Nf3 | 55 | 4.7% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 14 | 1.2% | 60.7% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 66.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — L'Ami usually continues c4 (66.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — L'Ami usually continues c4 (67.4% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — L'Ami usually continues c4 (76.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 65.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — L'Ami usually continues Nf3 (62.2% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — L'Ami usually continues Nf3 (63.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — L'Ami usually continues d4 (72.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (569 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 255 | 44.8% | 55.9% |
| c5 | 143 | 25.1% | 55.2% |
| c6 | 90 | 15.8% | 54.4% |
| e6 | 79 | 13.9% | 62.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (359 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 215 | 59.9% | 60.9% |
| d5 | 113 | 31.5% | 56.6% |
| f5 | 27 | 7.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Erwin L'Ami's chess games
All 2,335 games by Erwin L'Ami in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 926 wins, 1,015 draws, 394 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 135 | 58/66/11 | 43.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 111 | 53/50/8 | 47.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 72 | 36/24/12 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 53 | 27/22/4 | 50.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 51 | 21/23/7 | 41.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 49 | 13/29/7 | 26.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 39 | 24/13/2 | 61.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 38 | 14/20/4 | 36.8% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 34 | 11/21/2 | 32.4% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 31 | 11/17/3 | 35.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 82 | 24/38/20 | 29.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 73 | 26/32/15 | 35.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 63 | 21/28/14 | 33.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 46 | 12/28/6 | 26.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 46 | 18/14/14 | 39.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 44 | 17/16/11 | 38.6% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 41 | 13/20/8 | 31.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 40 | 8/22/10 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 38 | 10/19/9 | 26.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 33 | 15/9/9 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,835 | Bundesliga 1920 final | D37 |
| Mar 2015 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,756 | Reykjavik Open | A21 |
| Sep 1999 | Alexei Shirov | 2,734 | Amsterdam Blindfold Simul | B81 |
| Nov 2025 | Veselin Topalov | 2,717 | European Corporate 2025 | D30 |
| Oct 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,716 | FIDE Grand Swiss | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2018 | 135 | 94 | 2,565 |
| ch-NED | 2022 | 75 | 37.5 | 2,582 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2019 | 67 | 49.5 | 2,636 |
| Corus B | 2010 | 65 | 33.5 | 2,632 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2008 | 54 | 36.5 | 2,554 |
| ch-NED KO | 2025 | 29 | 15.5 | 2,567 |
| Douglas IoM Open | 2018 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,662 |
| Tata Steel Challengers | 2026 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,554 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jan Smeets (31 games) · Sipke Ernst (30 games) · Loek Van Wely (28 games) · Sergei Tiviakov (28 games) · Benjamin Bok (21 games) · Dimitri Reinderman (19 games) · Jorden Van Foreest (19 games) · Friso Nijboer (17 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erwin L'Ami's chess games?
2,335 games by Erwin L'Ami, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Erwin L'Ami has played.
What does Erwin L'Ami play on the first move as White?
Across 1,165 games with White in our database, Erwin L'Ami opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erwin L'Ami answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Erwin L'Ami play as White?
As White, Erwin L'Ami's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (135 games, 43.0% win rate); Indian Defense (111 games, 47.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (72 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erwin L'Ami play as Black?
As Black, Erwin L'Ami most often plays: Slav Defense (82 games, 29.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (73 games, 35.6% win rate); Indian Defense (63 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,171 games.
What is Erwin L'Ami's FIDE rating?
Erwin L'Ami is currently rated 2,595 in classical chess, 2,642 in rapid and 2,675 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,651 (May 2023).
How many games has Erwin L'Ami played?
Our database contains 2,335 games by Erwin L'Ami, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 926 wins, 1,015 draws, 394 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erwin L'Ami?
2,335 games by Erwin L'Ami 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.