Prepare against Ferdinand Lau
DEU · World #117,211 classical · FIDE ID 16201221
When preparing against Ferdinand Lau, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%).
Our database contains 71 games by Ferdinand Lau, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ferdinand Lau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ferdinand 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 | 1,681 | 1,681 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,569 | 1,569 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 30 | 4 | 37 | 42.3% |
| As White | 36 | 14 | 2 | 20 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 35 | 16 | 2 | 17 | 45.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ferdinand Lau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ferdinand Lau's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Lau usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Lau usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Lau usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 52.6% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 42.1% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Ferdinand Lau's chess games
All 71 games by Ferdinand Lau in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 30 wins, 4 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Robert Lau | 2,189 | Verden Open B | B22 |
| Jan 2026 | Mathias Gehrke | 1,864 | Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | B21 |
| Jan 2026 | Simeon Rose | 1,815 | Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | B32 |
| Aug 2026 | Jonathan Wetterau | 1,780 | 20. Lessing-Open 2026 | B | A45 |
| Aug 2026 | Pham Dai Thien Nguyen | 1,703 | 20. Lessing-Open 2026 | B | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2020 | 28 | 13 | 1,149 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U10 | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 1,124 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 897 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open D | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,085 |
| Verden Open B | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,663 |
| Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,730 |
| 20. Lessing-Open 2026 | B | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,760 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ferdinand Lau's chess games?
71 games by Ferdinand Lau, from Feb 2019 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 Ferdinand Lau has played.
What does Ferdinand Lau play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Ferdinand Lau opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ferdinand Lau answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games).
What openings does Ferdinand Lau play as White?
As White, Ferdinand Lau's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ferdinand Lau play as Black?
As Black, Ferdinand Lau most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Ferdinand Lau's FIDE rating?
Ferdinand Lau is currently rated 1,681 in classical chess, 1,569 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,681 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ferdinand Lau played?
Our database contains 71 games by Ferdinand Lau, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 4 draws, 37 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ferdinand Lau?
71 games by Ferdinand 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.