Prepare against Gerald Larson
United States · World #45,828 classical · FIDE ID 2018756
Our database contains 50 games by Gerald Larson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerald Larson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerald Larson 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 | 1,910 | 2,180 | Oct 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 13 | 14 | 23 | 26.0% |
| As White | 26 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 19.2% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerald Larson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerald Larson's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 84.6% | 34.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 34.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Larson usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Larson usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Larson usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Larson usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Larson usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Larson usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 64.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Gerald Larson's chess games
All 50 games by Gerald Larson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 13 wins, 14 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D79 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 | Dmitry Gurevich | 2,504 | Atlantic Open 35th | B89 |
| Oct 2008 | Aaron Kahn | 2,203 | USA tt | A80 |
| Oct 2007 | Zorigt Bayaraa | 2,167 | USA tt | B48 |
| Aug 2016 | Bryant Lohr | 1,854 | 117th US Open | C18 |
| Mar 2024 | Malcolm H Cooper | 1,804 | Reykjavik Open | D93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 29 | 12.5 | 1,864 |
| USA tt | 2009 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,104 |
| 117th US Open | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 2,192 |
| 11th Chicago Open | 2002 | 3 | 0 | 1,907 |
| Atlantic Open 35th | 2004 | 1 | 1 | 2,904 |
| 108th US Open | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,998 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerald Larson's chess games?
50 games by Gerald Larson, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Gerald Larson has played.
What does Gerald Larson play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Gerald Larson opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerald Larson answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games).
What openings does Gerald Larson play as White?
As White, Gerald Larson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerald Larson play as Black?
As Black, Gerald Larson most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Gerald Larson's FIDE rating?
Gerald Larson is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Gerald Larson played?
Our database contains 50 games by Gerald Larson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 14 draws, 23 losses (26.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerald Larson?
50 games by Gerald Larson 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.