Prepare against Hugues Laurent
France · World #12,931 classical · FIDE ID 608920
When preparing against Hugues Laurent, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (50%).
Our database contains 38 games by Hugues Laurent, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Hugues Laurent's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hugues Laurent 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 | 2,130 | 2,137 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,124 | 2,124 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,087 | 2,087 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 18.4% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 24 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 8.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hugues Laurent's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hugues Laurent's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Laurent usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Laurent usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Laurent usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 90.9% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 5 | 50.0% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Hugues Laurent's chess games
All 38 games by Hugues Laurent in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 7 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Peter Petran | 2,395 | 7th Cappelle Open | B16 |
| Jan 1994 | Farid Araslanov | 2,310 | 10th Cappelle Open | B25 |
| Jan 1995 | Serban Dumitrache | 2,235 | 11th Cappelle Open | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Cappelle Open | 1995 | 8 | 4 | 2,225 |
| FRA Centre tt | 1993 | 5 | 1 | – |
| Toulouse Open | 1990 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,100 |
| 09th Cappelle Open | 1993 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,016 |
| 7th Cappelle Open | 1991 | 3 | 2 | 2,478 |
| 06th Cappelle Open | 1990 | 3 | 1 | 2,246 |
| 10th Cappelle Open | 1994 | 2 | 2 | 2,707 |
| Lyon Open | 1999 | 2 | 0 | 1,862 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hugues Laurent's chess games?
38 games by Hugues Laurent, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Hugues Laurent has played.
What does Hugues Laurent play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Hugues Laurent opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hugues Laurent answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Hugues Laurent play as White?
As White, Hugues Laurent's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hugues Laurent play as Black?
As Black, Hugues Laurent most often plays: Dutch Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Hugues Laurent's FIDE rating?
Hugues Laurent is currently rated 2,130 in classical chess, 2,124 in rapid and 2,087 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Hugues Laurent played?
Our database contains 38 games by Hugues Laurent, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses (18.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hugues Laurent?
38 games by Hugues Laurent 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.