Prepare against Lancelot von Naso
CM · DEU · World #8,376 classical · FIDE ID 4627318
When preparing against Lancelot von Naso, expect 1.f4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 28.6% over 49 games.
Our database contains 264 games by Lancelot von Naso, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lancelot von Naso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lancelot von Naso 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 | 2,198 | 2,228 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 264 | 93 | 32 | 139 | 35.2% |
| As White | 129 | 54 | 18 | 57 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 135 | 39 | 14 | 82 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lancelot von Naso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lancelot von Naso's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 127 | 98.4% | 49.2% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 98% of White games, 49.2% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Naso usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Naso usually continues fxe5 (26.3% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Naso usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Naso usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Naso usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 96.6% | 35.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 32 | 84.2% | 28.1% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 13.2% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Lancelot von Naso's chess games
All 264 games by Lancelot von Naso 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: 93 wins, 32 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 126 | 53/17/56 | 42.1% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 49 | 14/4/31 | 28.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 26 | 10/3/13 | 38.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 2/1/11 | 14.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Niclas Huschenbeth | 2,591 | Titled Tue | A02 |
| Dec 2025 | Guha Mitrabha | 2,508 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A02 |
| Jan 2025 | Anthony Atanasov | 2,423 | Titled Tue Late | A03 |
| Jul 2025 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,418 | Titled Tue Early | A03 |
| Sep 2025 | M Beulen | 2,359 | Titled Tue | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 201 | 81 | 2,104 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 2,163 |
| BL2-Sued 9798 | 1998 | 8 | 5 | 2,373 |
| Bundesliga 1995-96 | 1996 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,211 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9394 | 1994 | 7 | 3 | 2,174 |
| DLM U20 | 1995 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,081 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Sud 24-25 | 2025 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,082 |
| BL2-Sued 9697 | 1997 | 5 | 3 | 2,401 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lancelot von Naso's chess games?
264 games by Lancelot von Naso, 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 Lancelot von Naso has played.
What does Lancelot von Naso play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Lancelot von Naso opens with 1.f4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lancelot von Naso answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Lancelot von Naso play as White?
As White, Lancelot von Naso's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (126 games, 42.1% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lancelot von Naso play as Black?
As Black, Lancelot von Naso most often plays: Dutch Defense (49 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Lancelot von Naso's FIDE rating?
Lancelot von Naso is currently rated 2,198 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,228 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Lancelot von Naso played?
Our database contains 264 games by Lancelot von Naso, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 32 draws, 139 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lancelot von Naso?
264 games by Lancelot von Naso 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.