Prepare against Harald Lares
DEU · World #31,731 classical · FIDE ID 4684001
When preparing against Harald Lares, expect 1.Nf3 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 242 games by Harald Lares, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Harald Lares's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harald Lares 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 | 1,976 | 2,135 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,928 | 1,989 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,012 | 2,012 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 242 | 90 | 67 | 84 | 37.2% |
| As White | 124 | 55 | 29 | 39 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 118 | 35 | 38 | 45 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harald Lares's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harald Lares's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 110 | 88.7% | 58.2% |
| d4 | 6 | 4.8% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.2% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 89% of White games, 58.2% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Lares usually continues c4 (59.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Lares usually continues c4 (62.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Lares usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lares usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Lares usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Lares usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 22 | 42.3% | 43.2% |
| d6 | 16 | 30.8% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 15.4% | 18.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.8% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 90.2% | 54.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
Harald Lares's chess games
All 242 games by Harald Lares in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 90 wins, 67 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 35 | 17/9/9 | 48.6% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B14 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2001 | Ingo Muench | 2,255 | Oberliga Sued W 0102 | D30 |
| May 1995 | Markus Mueller | 2,215 | Landratspokal | A41 |
| Jan 1995 | Kai Roederer | 2,190 | Untergrombach Open | A01 |
| Nov 2001 | Dan Fulea | 2,189 | Oberliga Sued W 0102 | A49 |
| Mar 2009 | Volker Louis | 2,182 | Oberliga Sued W 0809 | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westpfalz Open | 2000 | 12 | 7 | 2,471 |
| ch-RLP MTA 21th | 2002 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,943 |
| Landratspokal | 1996 | 10 | 4 | 2,175 |
| 18th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,045 |
| ch-MEH PSB MAT1 | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,021 |
| 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,987 |
| 3rd Pfalz Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,100 |
| 17th RLP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,045 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harald Lares's chess games?
242 games by Harald Lares, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Harald Lares has played.
What does Harald Lares play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Harald Lares opens with 1.Nf3 (89% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harald Lares answers 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Harald Lares play as White?
As White, Harald Lares's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (35 games, 48.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harald Lares play as Black?
As Black, Harald Lares most often plays: Benoni Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Harald Lares's FIDE rating?
Harald Lares is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 1,928 in rapid and 2,012 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Harald Lares played?
Our database contains 242 games by Harald Lares, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 67 draws, 84 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harald Lares?
242 games by Harald Lares 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.