Prepare against Laurence E Webb
FM · United Kingdom · World #6,607 classical · FIDE ID 402389
When preparing against Laurence E Webb, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 14.3% over 42 games.
Our database contains 809 games by Laurence E Webb, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Laurence E Webb's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laurence E Webb 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 | 2,232 | 2,348 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,154 | 2,169 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,204 | 2,293 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 809 | 283 | 266 | 260 | 35.0% |
| As White | 414 | 167 | 126 | 121 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 395 | 116 | 140 | 139 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laurence E Webb's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laurence E Webb's side.
First moves as White (413 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 242 | 58.6% | 59.3% |
| d4 | 153 | 37.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 8 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Webb usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Webb usually continues d4 (60.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Webb usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Webb usually continues c4 (53.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Webb usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Webb usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 93 | 55.7% | 57.0% |
| e5 | 49 | 29.3% | 49.0% |
| c6 | 22 | 13.2% | 43.2% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 135 | 91.8% | 42.2% |
| d5 | 6 | 4.1% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.4% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Laurence E Webb's chess games
All 809 games by Laurence E Webb in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 283 wins, 266 draws, 260 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 45 | 23/8/14 | 51.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 39 | 22/10/7 | 56.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 30 | 9/9/12 | 30.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 14/8/1 | 60.9% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 44 | 18/15/11 | 40.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 42 | 6/15/21 | 14.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 9/10/8 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 25 | 4/7/14 | 16.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| E66 | English Opening | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | N Pert | 2,525 | 4NCL 2024-25 | D10 |
| Oct 2008 | Vidmantas Malisauskas | 2,479 | 24th EU-Cup | B51 |
| Aug 2024 | Mark Heimann | 2,467 | 25th Barcelona Sants Open | D36 |
| Jul 2010 | Svetlin Mladenov | 2,463 | Dortmund Helmut Kohl | C05 |
| Nov 2007 | Craig A Hanley | 2,436 | chT-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Helmut Kohl | 2014 | 27 | 12 | 2,286 |
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 18 | 10 | 2,261 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2013 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,274 |
| 98th ch-GBR | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,230 |
| chT2-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | 2002 | 11 | 8 | 2,367 |
| ch-BCF | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,373 |
| 4NCL 2002-03 | 2003 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,472 |
| chT-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,372 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laurence E Webb's chess games?
809 games by Laurence E Webb, from Apr 2003 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 Laurence E Webb has played.
What does Laurence E Webb play on the first move as White?
Across 413 games with White in our database, Laurence E Webb opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laurence E Webb answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Laurence E Webb play as White?
As White, Laurence E Webb's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (45 games, 51.1% win rate); Sicilian (39 games, 56.4% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 414 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laurence E Webb play as Black?
As Black, Laurence E Webb most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (44 games, 40.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (42 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (27 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 395 games.
What is Laurence E Webb's FIDE rating?
Laurence E Webb is currently rated 2,232 in classical chess, 2,154 in rapid and 2,204 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,348 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Laurence E Webb played?
Our database contains 809 games by Laurence E Webb, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 283 wins, 266 draws, 260 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laurence E Webb?
809 games by Laurence E Webb 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.