Prepare against Joseph Lauri
CM · Malta · World #21,216 classical · FIDE ID 5600022
Our database contains 33 games by Joseph Lauri, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joseph Lauri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joseph Lauri 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 | 2,047 | 2,230 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,174 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 6 | 15 | 12 | 18.2% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 14 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 7.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joseph Lauri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joseph Lauri's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 7 | 36.8% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 26.3% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 21.1% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Lauri usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (43% of these games) — Lauri usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Lauri usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Lauri usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Lauri usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (20% of these games) — Lauri usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Joseph Lauri's chess games
All 33 games by Joseph Lauri in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 6 wins, 15 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A72 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B89 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Silas Eydsteinsson | 2,059 | 5th EU Small Countries ol | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-World U20 Final D | 1973 | 11 | 4.5 | – |
| Olympiad-25 | 1982 | 8 | 4 | 2,215 |
| ch-World U20 12 Preliminaries B | 1973 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| 5th EU Small Countries ol | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,973 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joseph Lauri's chess games?
33 games by Joseph Lauri, from Apr 2003 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 Joseph Lauri has played.
What does Joseph Lauri play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Joseph Lauri opens with 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joseph Lauri answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Joseph Lauri play as White?
As White, Joseph Lauri's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joseph Lauri play as Black?
As Black, Joseph Lauri most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Joseph Lauri's FIDE rating?
Joseph Lauri is currently rated 2,047 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Joseph Lauri played?
Our database contains 33 games by Joseph Lauri, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 15 draws, 12 losses (18.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joseph Lauri?
33 games by Joseph Lauri 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.