Prepare against Jesper Morch Lauridsen
FM · DNK · World #6,781 classical · FIDE ID 1401890
When preparing against Jesper Morch Lauridsen, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 17.9% over 28 games.
Our database contains 1,979 games by Jesper Morch Lauridsen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jesper Morch Lauridsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jesper Morch Lauridsen 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 | 2,229 | 2,323 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,168 | 2,248 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,256 | 2,309 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,979 | 682 | 278 | 1,018 | 34.5% |
| As White | 992 | 361 | 145 | 485 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 987 | 321 | 133 | 533 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jesper Morch Lauridsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jesper Morch Lauridsen's side.
First moves as White (992 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 854 | 86.1% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 82 | 8.3% | 47.0% |
| f4 | 20 | 2.0% | 42.5% |
| c4 | 12 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 7 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Lauridsen usually continues Nf3 (44.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Lauridsen usually continues Nf3 (42.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Lauridsen usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 47.0% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Lauridsen usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Lauridsen usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Lauridsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (471 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 270 | 57.3% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 107 | 22.7% | 34.6% |
| e5 | 78 | 16.6% | 38.5% |
| g6 | 7 | 1.5% | 71.4% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.1% | 10.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (348 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 153 | 44.0% | 43.5% |
| Nf6 | 151 | 43.4% | 32.1% |
| g6 | 22 | 6.3% | 52.3% |
| e6 | 12 | 3.4% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Jesper Morch Lauridsen's chess games
All 1,979 games by Jesper Morch Lauridsen 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: 682 wins, 278 draws, 1,018 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 106 | 44/17/45 | 41.5% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 74 | 29/11/34 | 39.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 72 | 27/12/33 | 37.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 60 | 26/6/27 | 43.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 39 | 20/3/16 | 51.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 32 | 8/8/16 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 13/4/12 | 44.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 27 | 10/2/15 | 37.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 25 | 9/5/11 | 36.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 24 | 6/5/13 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 89 | 37/10/42 | 41.6% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 89 | 30/10/49 | 33.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 48 | 14/6/28 | 29.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 47 | 16/4/27 | 34.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 44 | 11/4/29 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 39 | 10/11/18 | 25.6% |
| A39 | English Opening | 34 | 9/4/21 | 26.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 31 | 10/5/16 | 32.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 29 | 12/6/11 | 41.4% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 28 | 5/6/17 | 17.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Hua Ni | 2,674 | Montpellier Open 20th | B21 |
| May 2023 | Mads Andersen | 2,615 | DEN-ch Blitz Open | C02 |
| Jul 2021 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,613 | Titled Tue | B13 |
| Apr 2022 | Axel Bachmann | 2,588 | Titled Tue Early | A02 |
| Jan 1999 | Alejandro Hoffman | 2,547 | Villa Martelli Open 2 | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 1,428 | 528 | 2,137 |
| chB-DEN | 1997 | 17 | 8 | 2,249 |
| Copenhagen Obro New Year Open | 2015 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,257 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2017 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,159 |
| DEN-ch Blitz Open | 2023 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,281 |
| 19th Politiken Cup | 1997 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,323 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,184 |
| 12th South Wales Open | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 2,221 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jesper Morch Lauridsen's chess games?
1,979 games by Jesper Morch Lauridsen, 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 Jesper Morch Lauridsen has played.
What does Jesper Morch Lauridsen play on the first move as White?
Across 992 games with White in our database, Jesper Morch Lauridsen opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jesper Morch Lauridsen answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Jesper Morch Lauridsen play as White?
As White, Jesper Morch Lauridsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (106 games, 41.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (74 games, 39.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (72 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 992 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jesper Morch Lauridsen play as Black?
As Black, Jesper Morch Lauridsen most often plays: Sicilian (89 games, 41.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (89 games, 33.7% win rate); French Defense (48 games, 29.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 987 games.
What is Jesper Morch Lauridsen's FIDE rating?
Jesper Morch Lauridsen is currently rated 2,229 in classical chess, 2,168 in rapid and 2,256 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Jesper Morch Lauridsen played?
Our database contains 1,979 games by Jesper Morch Lauridsen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 682 wins, 278 draws, 1,018 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jesper Morch Lauridsen?
1,979 games by Jesper Morch Lauridsen 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.