Prepare against Ian Lamb
France · World #95,864 classical · FIDE ID 20601409
When preparing against Ian Lamb, expect 1.Nf3 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 96 games by Ian Lamb, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ian Lamb's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ian Lamb 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 | 1,742 | 1,745 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,810 | 1,810 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,732 | 1,732 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 17 | 28 | 51 | 17.7% |
| As White | 46 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 23.9% |
| As Black | 50 | 6 | 13 | 31 | 12.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ian Lamb's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ian Lamb's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 24 | 52.2% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 14 | 30.4% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 7 | 15.2% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 52% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Lamb usually continues g3 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Lamb usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Lamb usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Lamb usually continues d3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Lamb usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Lamb usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 66.7% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 33.3% | 8.3% |
Ian Lamb's chess games
All 96 games by Ian Lamb in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 17 wins, 28 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A17 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A93 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Dirk Richter | 2,035 | 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A93 |
| Sep 2015 | Robert Hanson | 1,916 | Bolton 4NCL Open B | D85 |
| Jul 2020 | Ewan Fewell | 1,907 | 4NCL Online Congress 1st Major | E92 |
| Aug 2006 | Paul-Werner Wagner | 1,811 | Berlin Open 08 | D77 |
| May 2010 | Jawid Saidy | 1,786 | Washington Open Premier | C64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,378 |
| Berlin Open 08 | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 1,675 |
| 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 1,747 |
| 8th Leipzig VfB Open | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,285 |
| 13th Recklinghausen Open | 2002 | 9 | 2 | 1,880 |
| 12th Leipzig VfB Open | 2005 | 8 | 1 | 1,248 |
| Vienna Husek Open B | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,785 |
| Yeovil Minor Open | 2007 | 5 | 3 | 1,304 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ian Lamb's chess games?
96 games by Ian Lamb, from Oct 2008 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 Ian Lamb has played.
What does Ian Lamb play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Ian Lamb opens with 1.Nf3 (52% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ian Lamb answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games).
What openings does Ian Lamb play as White?
As White, Ian Lamb's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ian Lamb play as Black?
As Black, Ian Lamb most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Ian Lamb's FIDE rating?
Ian Lamb is currently rated 1,742 in classical chess, 1,810 in rapid and 1,732 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,745 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Ian Lamb played?
Our database contains 96 games by Ian Lamb, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 28 draws, 51 losses (17.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ian Lamb?
96 games by Ian Lamb 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.