Prepare against Karl-Johan Laustsen
DEU · World #69,571 classical · FIDE ID 24610542
When preparing against Karl-Johan Laustsen, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 24.3% over 37 games.
Our database contains 160 games by Karl-Johan Laustsen, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karl-Johan Laustsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl-Johan Laustsen 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 | 1,823 | 1,907 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,814 | 1,814 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,796 | 1,849 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 32 | 51 | 77 | 20.0% |
| As White | 83 | 21 | 30 | 32 | 25.3% |
| As Black | 77 | 11 | 21 | 45 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl-Johan Laustsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl-Johan Laustsen's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 81.9% | 39.0% |
| e4 | 14 | 16.9% | 67.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 39.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Laustsen usually continues Bf4 (37.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Laustsen usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Laustsen usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 67.9% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Laustsen usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Laustsen usually continues exd5 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Laustsen usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 97.0% | 21.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 100.0% | 38.3% |
Karl-Johan Laustsen's chess games
All 160 games by Karl-Johan Laustsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 32 wins, 51 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 37 | 9/13/15 | 24.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Robert Oberbichler | 1,979 | 21st Feffernitz Raika Open | B13 |
| Aug 2012 | Josef Kainz | 1,952 | 21st Feffernitz Raika Open | A47 |
| Jan 2015 | Andreas Schuepferling | 1,884 | ch-Oberfranken | D02 |
| Jan 2020 | Markus-Peter Haeggberg | 1,862 | ch-Oberfranken | D02 |
| Jan 2014 | Guenter Hanft | 1,827 | ch-Oberfranken | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberfranken | 2020 | 54 | 22.5 | 1,703 |
| 17th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,925 |
| 16th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,763 |
| ch-Oberfranken M 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,668 |
| 21st Feffernitz Raika Open | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,097 |
| 3rd Nuremberg LGA Cup | 2006 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,780 |
| 25th Feffernitz Open | 2016 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,776 |
| Erbendorf Open | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 1,673 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl-Johan Laustsen's chess games?
160 games by Karl-Johan Laustsen, from Jan 2005 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 Karl-Johan Laustsen has played.
What does Karl-Johan Laustsen play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Karl-Johan Laustsen opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl-Johan Laustsen answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Karl-Johan Laustsen play as White?
As White, Karl-Johan Laustsen's most-played openings in our database are: London System (37 games, 24.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl-Johan Laustsen play as Black?
As Black, Karl-Johan Laustsen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Karl-Johan Laustsen's FIDE rating?
Karl-Johan Laustsen is currently rated 1,823 in classical chess, 1,814 in rapid and 1,796 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Karl-Johan Laustsen played?
Our database contains 160 games by Karl-Johan Laustsen, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 51 draws, 77 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl-Johan Laustsen?
160 games by Karl-Johan Laustsen 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.