Prepare against Laertes Neuhoff
FM · DEU · World #2,668 classical · FIDE ID 16279719
Our database contains 391 games by Laertes Neuhoff, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Laertes Neuhoff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laertes Neuhoff 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 | 2,352 | 2,352 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,066 | 2,066 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,009 | 2,047 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 391 | 122 | 126 | 143 | 31.2% |
| As White | 198 | 75 | 62 | 61 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 193 | 47 | 64 | 82 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laertes Neuhoff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laertes Neuhoff's side.
First moves as White (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 163 | 82.3% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 20 | 10.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Neuhoff usually continues Nf3 (49.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Neuhoff usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Neuhoff usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Neuhoff usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Neuhoff usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Neuhoff usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 54.5% | 37.0% |
| e5 | 45 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 53 | 91.4% | 40.6% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 8.6% | 30.0% |
Laertes Neuhoff's chess games
All 391 games by Laertes Neuhoff in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 122 wins, 126 draws, 143 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 32 | 11/9/12 | 34.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E01 | Catalan | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Hagen Poetsch | 2,444 | German Chess Championship 2026 | Candidates Men | B67 |
| Jul 2026 | Gerald Hertneck | 2,428 | German Chess Championship 2026 | Candidates Men | B19 |
| May 2026 | Kuandykuly,Danis | 2,415 | 4th Munich GM1 2026 | C70 |
| Jul 2026 | Hussain Besou | 2,413 | German Chess Championship 2026 | Candidates Men | D31 |
| Mar 2024 | Mike Ivanov | 2,374 | Bad Woerishofen Open A | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 | 2022 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,555 |
| Skalica Open A | 2023 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,949 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2024 | 18 | 10 | 1,988 |
| Bydgoszcz Open A | 2025 | 17 | 7 | 2,117 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2023 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,949 |
| World Youth Open U14 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,990 |
| Chess Slovak Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,200 |
| Ricany Open | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,794 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laertes Neuhoff's chess games?
391 games by Laertes Neuhoff, from May 2019 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 Laertes Neuhoff has played.
What does Laertes Neuhoff play on the first move as White?
Across 198 games with White in our database, Laertes Neuhoff opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laertes Neuhoff answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Laertes Neuhoff play as White?
As White, Laertes Neuhoff's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 34.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 198 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laertes Neuhoff play as Black?
As Black, Laertes Neuhoff most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 193 games.
What is Laertes Neuhoff's FIDE rating?
Laertes Neuhoff is currently rated 2,352 in classical chess, 2,066 in rapid and 2,009 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,352 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Laertes Neuhoff played?
Our database contains 391 games by Laertes Neuhoff, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 126 draws, 143 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laertes Neuhoff?
391 games by Laertes Neuhoff 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.