Prepare against Lachlan Ho
Australia · World #43,683 classical · FIDE ID 3226000
When preparing against Lachlan Ho, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 50 games by Lachlan Ho, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lachlan Ho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lachlan Ho 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 | 1,919 | 1,926 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,864 | 1,864 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,874 | 1,874 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 15 | 12 | 23 | 30.0% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lachlan Ho's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lachlan Ho's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 83.3% | 42.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 42.5% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Ho usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Ho usually continues c3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ho usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Ho usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 83.3% | 43.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Lachlan Ho's chess games
All 50 games by Lachlan Ho in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - Sep 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: 15 wins, 12 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Daniel Poberezovsky | 1,996 | MCC Classic Round Robin | D30 |
| Jan 2023 | Kathryn Hardegen | 1,887 | Perth Open | C42 |
| Jan 2021 | Tim Pearce | 1,752 | Canberra Sunday Summer | D45 |
| Mar 2017 | Paul Dunn | 1,512 | ch-ACT | D11 |
| Dec 2017 | Ka Pang Au | 1,403 | Hong Kong Jolimark Open | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS Major | 2018 | 11 | 3 | 1,296 |
| ch-ACT | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,213 |
| Hong Kong Jolimark Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,393 |
| Canberra Sunday Summer | 2021 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,782 |
| Perth Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,792 |
| MCC Classic Round Robin | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,086 |
| Sydney NSW Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,884 |
| 2026 Victorian Championship Reserves | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,676 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lachlan Ho's chess games?
50 games by Lachlan Ho, from Apr 2017 to Sep 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 Lachlan Ho has played.
What does Lachlan Ho play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Lachlan Ho opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lachlan Ho answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Lachlan Ho play as White?
As White, Lachlan Ho's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lachlan Ho play as Black?
As Black, Lachlan Ho most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Lachlan Ho's FIDE rating?
Lachlan Ho is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess, 1,864 in rapid and 1,874 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Lachlan Ho played?
Our database contains 50 games by Lachlan Ho, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 12 draws, 23 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lachlan Ho?
50 games by Lachlan Ho 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.