Prepare against Felix Lau
DEU · World #41,615 classical · FIDE ID 16264975
When preparing against Felix Lau, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%).
Our database contains 42 games by Felix Lau, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Felix Lau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Felix Lau 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 | 1,928 | 2,056 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 18 | 6 | 18 | 42.9% |
| As White | 21 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 61.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Felix Lau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Felix Lau's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Lau usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Lau usually continues Be2 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Lau usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
Felix Lau's chess games
All 42 games by Felix Lau in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - Aug 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: 18 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C29 | Vienna Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Arthur De Winter | 2,122 | Reinstorf Open | B21 |
| Feb 2022 | Uwe Rick | 2,107 | Reinstorf Open | B22 |
| Mar 2023 | Anton Weigand | 1,989 | Walsrode Chessemy Open A | C29 |
| Oct 2018 | Enrico Eichstaedt | 1,943 | 2nd Blankenese Open | B23 |
| Sep 2018 | Friedrich Becker Bertau | 1,873 | 2nd Blankenese Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reinstorf Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,069 |
| 2nd Blankenese Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,018 |
| Walsrode Chessemy Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,995 |
| 3rd Blankenese Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,664 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,927 |
| 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,861 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Felix Lau's chess games?
42 games by Felix Lau, from Aug 2018 to Aug 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 Felix Lau has played.
What does Felix Lau play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Felix Lau opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Felix Lau answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Felix Lau play as White?
As White, Felix Lau's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Felix Lau play as Black?
As Black, Felix Lau most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Felix Lau's FIDE rating?
Felix Lau is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,056 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Felix Lau played?
Our database contains 42 games by Felix Lau, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Felix Lau?
42 games by Felix Lau 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.