Prepare against Laurence J M Tarbuck
United Kingdom · World #104,045 classical · FIDE ID 460850
When preparing against Laurence J M Tarbuck, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Laurence J M Tarbuck, covering May 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Laurence J M Tarbuck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laurence J M Tarbuck 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 | 1,718 | 1,758 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 20.0% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 6.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2026): 68 rated games against 68 different opponents, across 13 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 68 | 20 | 30 | 18 | 29.4% | 1,658 | 1,673 | 15 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 14.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 35 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 37.1% |
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 10 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1,657 | 1,657 |
| 2025 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1,664 | 1,709 |
| 2024 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1,665 | 1,905 |
| 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1,429 | 1,509 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1,724 | 1,484 |
| 2020 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1,656 | 1,576 |
| 2019 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 1,735 | 1,763 |
| 2017 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1,571 | 1,571 |
Where Laurence J M Tarbuck has played
England (12) · Wales (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laurence J M Tarbuck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laurence J M Tarbuck's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 78.6% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Tarbuck usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Tarbuck usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Tarbuck usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Tarbuck usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Tarbuck usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| a6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Laurence J M Tarbuck's chess games
All 30 games by Laurence J M Tarbuck in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - Oct 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: 6 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A53 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Sydney J Jacob | 1,853 | 2026 British Chess Championships: | A00 |
| Aug 2019 | Bryan Wood | 1,765 | 106th ch-GBR U1900 | B23 |
| Apr 2019 | Chris S Jones | 1,710 | ch-ENG Seniors 50 | E34 |
| Jan 2020 | Brian Robinson | 1,573 | 24th Harrogate 4NCL Open | D37 |
| Aug 2017 | Grant Daly | 1,549 | 104th ch-GBR U1750 Open | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,483 |
| 104th ch-GBR U1750 Open | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,493 |
| 24th Harrogate 4NCL Open | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,576 |
| ch-ENG Seniors 50 | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,711 |
| 106th ch-GBR U1900 | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,842 |
| 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,619 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,958 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laurence J M Tarbuck's chess games?
30 games by Laurence J M Tarbuck, from May 2019 to Oct 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 J M Tarbuck has played.
What does Laurence J M Tarbuck play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Laurence J M Tarbuck opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laurence J M Tarbuck answers 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...g6 (36% of games), 1...a6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Laurence J M Tarbuck play as White?
As White, Laurence J M Tarbuck's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laurence J M Tarbuck play as Black?
As Black, Laurence J M Tarbuck most often plays: Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); St. George Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Laurence J M Tarbuck's FIDE rating?
Laurence J M Tarbuck is currently rated 1,718 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,758 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Laurence J M Tarbuck played?
Our database contains 30 games by Laurence J M Tarbuck, covering May 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laurence J M Tarbuck?
30 games by Laurence J M Tarbuck 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.