Prepare against Jim Lauritson
Canada · World #51,995 classical · FIDE ID 2607000
Our database contains 329 games by Jim Lauritson, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jim Lauritson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jim Lauritson 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 | 1,885 | 1,965 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 329 | 155 | 70 | 104 | 47.1% |
| As White | 167 | 85 | 32 | 50 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 162 | 70 | 38 | 54 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jim Lauritson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jim Lauritson's side.
First moves as White (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 101 | 60.5% | 63.4% |
| e4 | 63 | 37.7% | 54.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 63.4% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Lauritson usually continues c4 (54.4% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Lauritson usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Lauritson usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Lauritson usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Lauritson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Lauritson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 87 | 98.9% | 54.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 65.8% | 56.0% |
| f5 | 12 | 31.6% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Jim Lauritson's chess games
All 329 games by Jim Lauritson in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 155 wins, 70 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 19 | 12/4/3 | 63.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 60 | 29/12/19 | 48.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | Jeff Babb | 2,177 | Winnipeg TNT June Open | E39 |
| Sep 2010 | Alexandre Nikouline | 2,149 | 8th Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | E32 |
| May 2004 | Samuel Lipnowski | 2,121 | Winnipeg TNT May Open | B01 |
| Aug 2002 | Waldemar Schulz | 2,094 | Winnipeg TNT Aug Open | A87 |
| Feb 2011 | Aron Kaptsan | 2,089 | Winnipeg FIDE Futurity 4 | E38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | 2008 | 26 | 13 | 1,818 |
| Winnipeg TNT April Open | 2009 | 25 | 17.5 | 1,888 |
| Canadian Open | 2005 | 23 | 10 | 1,964 |
| Winnipeg TNT July Open | 2011 | 22 | 13 | 1,905 |
| Winnipeg TNT May Open | 2009 | 21 | 13 | 1,812 |
| Albert Boxer Classic Open | 2003 | 20 | 9.5 | 1,818 |
| Winnipeg TNT June Open | 2008 | 16 | 11.5 | 1,932 |
| Winnipeg TNT March Open | 2009 | 13 | 10 | 2,019 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jeff Babb (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jim Lauritson's chess games?
329 games by Jim Lauritson, from Jan 2011 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 Jim Lauritson has played.
What does Jim Lauritson play on the first move as White?
Across 167 games with White in our database, Jim Lauritson opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jim Lauritson answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...f5 (32% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Jim Lauritson play as White?
As White, Jim Lauritson's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (19 games, 63.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 167 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jim Lauritson play as Black?
As Black, Jim Lauritson most often plays: Sicilian (60 games, 48.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Bird's opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 162 games.
What is Jim Lauritson's FIDE rating?
Jim Lauritson is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,965 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Jim Lauritson played?
Our database contains 329 games by Jim Lauritson, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 155 wins, 70 draws, 104 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jim Lauritson?
329 games by Jim Lauritson 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.