Prepare against Geoff W Lawton
IM · United Kingdom · World #3,361 classical · FIDE ID 400483
Our database contains 188 games by Geoff W Lawton, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Geoff W Lawton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Geoff W Lawton 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 | 2,324 | 2,407 | May 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,175 | 2,399 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 188 | 72 | 64 | 52 | 38.3% |
| As White | 102 | 41 | 38 | 23 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 86 | 31 | 26 | 29 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Geoff W Lawton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Geoff W Lawton's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 60.8% | 57.3% |
| d4 | 25 | 24.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 12.7% | 65.4% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Lawton usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Lawton usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Lawton usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Lawton usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Lawton usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Lawton usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 76.2% | 65.6% |
| d6 | 9 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 80.0% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
Geoff W Lawton's chess games
All 188 games by Geoff W Lawton in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 72 wins, 64 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Julian M Hodgson | 2,615 | Maidenhead Open | B22 |
| Jan 1984 | Curt Hansen | 2,485 | Copenhagen AS04 80ars Jubilee | B51 |
| Jan 1995 | Michael T Hennigan | 2,465 | 82nd ch-BCF | E92 |
| May 2003 | John Shaw | 2,464 | chT2-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | D10 |
| Jan 1986 | Anthony C. Kosten | 2,455 | ch-BCF | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF | 1987 | 22 | 13 | 2,441 |
| London Phillips&Drew Knights | 1984 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,444 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,907 |
| 81st ch-BCF | 1994 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,457 |
| 82nd ch-BCF | 1995 | 11 | 6 | 2,404 |
| British CF-71 Championship | 1984 | 11 | 6 | 2,371 |
| British CF-70 Championship | 1983 | 11 | 7 | 2,481 |
| 72nd British Championship | 1985 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,424 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Geoff W Lawton's chess games?
188 games by Geoff W Lawton, from Apr 2003 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 Geoff W Lawton has played.
What does Geoff W Lawton play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Geoff W Lawton opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Geoff W Lawton answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Geoff W Lawton play as White?
As White, Geoff W Lawton's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Geoff W Lawton play as Black?
As Black, Geoff W Lawton most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Geoff W Lawton's FIDE rating?
Geoff W Lawton is currently rated 2,324 in classical chess, 2,175 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,407 (May 2014).
How many games has Geoff W Lawton played?
Our database contains 188 games by Geoff W Lawton, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 64 draws, 52 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Geoff W Lawton?
188 games by Geoff W Lawton 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.