Prepare against Ezequiel Laurel
Argentina · World #109,247 classical · FIDE ID 20017901
When preparing against Ezequiel Laurel, expect 1.d4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 30 games by Ezequiel Laurel, covering Jul 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ezequiel Laurel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ezequiel Laurel 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 | 1,704 | 1,764 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,688 | 1,688 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,809 | 1,809 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 3 | 15 | 40.0% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 53.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 224 rated games against 191 different opponents, across 34 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 191 | 79 | 19 | 93 | 41.4% | 1,741 | 1,671 | 6 |
| Rapid | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16.7% | 1,683 | 1,383 | 2 |
| Blitz | 27 | 11 | 2 | 14 | 40.7% | 1,832 | 1,790 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 112 | 19 | 10 | 83 | 17.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 68 | 44 | 8 | 16 | 64.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 34 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 1,747 | 1,599 |
| 2025 | 73 | 35 | 4 | 34 | 1,794 | 1,742 |
| 2024 | 56 | 22 | 8 | 26 | 1,750 | 1,686 |
| 2023 | 42 | 17 | 5 | 20 | 1,686 | 1,620 |
| 2022 | 30 | 10 | 3 | 17 | 1,732 | 1,643 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ezequiel Laurel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ezequiel Laurel's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 7 | 41.2% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 29.4% | 30.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 29.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Laurel usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Laurel usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Laurel usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …b5 (20% of these games) — Laurel usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Laurel usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 87.5% | 71.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Ezequiel Laurel's chess games
All 30 games by Ezequiel Laurel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - Oct 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: 12 wins, 3 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| D41 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C94 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | German Cisneros | 1,902 | 32nd ProAm Copa Clarin Open | B30 |
| Aug 2024 | Jonathan Asad | 1,868 | Villa Ballester Open | E11 |
| Sep 2024 | Patricio Paz | 1,812 | Buenos Aires Tigre Open | E01 |
| Sep 2024 | Felipe Gimenez | 1,611 | Buenos Aires Tigre Open | D02 |
| Aug 2024 | Isabella Quiroga Ortiz | 1,585 | Villa Ballester Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73rd Villa Ballester Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,445 |
| 32nd ProAm Copa Clarin Open | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,788 |
| Buenos Aires Tigre Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,996 |
| Villa Ballester Open | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,915 |
| Campeonato del Circulo de ajedrez de Villa Ballester- torneo de candidatos | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,084 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ezequiel Laurel's chess games?
30 games by Ezequiel Laurel, from Jul 2022 to Oct 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 Ezequiel Laurel has played.
What does Ezequiel Laurel play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Ezequiel Laurel opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ezequiel Laurel answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Ezequiel Laurel play as White?
As White, Ezequiel Laurel's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ezequiel Laurel play as Black?
As Black, Ezequiel Laurel most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Ezequiel Laurel's FIDE rating?
Ezequiel Laurel is currently rated 1,704 in classical chess, 1,688 in rapid and 1,809 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,764 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Ezequiel Laurel played?
Our database contains 30 games by Ezequiel Laurel, covering Jul 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 3 draws, 15 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ezequiel Laurel?
30 games by Ezequiel Laurel 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.