Prepare against Laurent Charlier
Belgium · World #63,680 classical · FIDE ID 209341
When preparing against Laurent Charlier, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Laurent Charlier, covering Jul 2006 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Laurent Charlier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laurent Charlier 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 | 1,844 | 2,011 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,789 | 1,833 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,737 | 1,903 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 3 | 18 | 30.0% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 13.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2003-2026): 861 rated games against 675 different opponents, across 252 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 | 690 | 318 | 90 | 282 | 46.1% | 1,834 | 1,834 | 13 |
| Rapid | 66 | 35 | 7 | 24 | 53.0% | 1,662 | 1,695 | 7 |
| Blitz | 83 | 42 | 2 | 39 | 50.6% | 1,677 | 1,703 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 314 | 63 | 35 | 216 | 20.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 433 | 266 | 59 | 108 | 61.4% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 1 vs IM · 3 vs FM · 2 vs CM.
Tournament wins
16 tournament wins from 99 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 69 | 31 | 7 | 31 | 1,739 | 1,732 |
| 2025 | 94 | 45 | 14 | 35 | 1,785 | 1,821 |
| 2024 | 92 | 50 | 9 | 33 | 1,685 | 1,740 |
| 2023 | 50 | 24 | 2 | 24 | 1,722 | 1,677 |
| 2022 | 62 | 33 | 6 | 23 | 1,662 | 1,691 |
| 2021 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1,901 | 1,901 |
| 2020 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1,855 | 1,655 |
| 2019 | 31 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 1,864 | 1,811 |
| 2018 | 46 | 24 | 5 | 17 | 1,848 | 1,908 |
| 2017 | 27 | 16 | 1 | 10 | 1,793 | 1,870 |
| 2016 | 25 | 9 | 2 | 14 | 1,840 | 1,740 |
| 2015 | 74 | 36 | 7 | 31 | 1,839 | 1,868 |
| 2014 | 51 | 26 | 5 | 20 | 1,832 | 1,850 |
| 2013 | 34 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 1,847 | 1,834 |
| 2012 | 30 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 1,873 | 1,773 |
| 2011 | 37 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 1,987 | 1,920 |
| 2010 | 42 | 20 | 7 | 15 | 1,992 | 2,018 |
| 2009 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 1,970 | 1,856 |
| 2008 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1,980 | 1,846 |
| 2007 | 34 | 13 | 5 | 16 | 2,018 | 1,868 |
| 2006 | 24 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 2,058 | 2,014 |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2,146 | 2,146 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2,114 | 1,714 |
| 2003 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1,677 | 1,677 |
Where Laurent Charlier has played
Belgium (209) · France (43)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laurent Charlier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laurent Charlier's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 80.0% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Charlier usually continues a3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Charlier usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Charlier usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Charlier usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Laurent Charlier's chess games
All 30 games by Laurent Charlier in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - Nov 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: 9 wins, 3 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Julien Russo | 2,145 | 5th Charleroi Open | C01 |
| Aug 2005 | Bruno Russo | 2,009 | 4th Charleroi Open | C14 |
| Nov 2026 | Toan Walrant | 2,009 | Tournoi des Trois Vallées 2026 | B22 |
| Jul 2006 | Frederic Baguet | 1,945 | ch-BEL Open | E60 |
| Aug 2006 | Ricardo Bruno | 1,892 | 5th Charleroi Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2009 | 8 | 2 | 1,855 |
| 5th Charleroi Open | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,101 |
| 29th Cappelle Open | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 1,889 |
| 35th Fourmies Open | 2011 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,189 |
| 4th Charleroi Open | 2005 | 2 | 1 | 2,146 |
| Tournoi des Trois Vallées 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,032 |
| 2nd Charleroi Open | 2003 | 2 | 1 | 1,677 |
| Charleroi Open | 2013 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,965 |
Interactive opening tree from all 30 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laurent Charlier's chess games?
30 games by Laurent Charlier, from Jul 2006 to Nov 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 Laurent Charlier has played.
What does Laurent Charlier play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Laurent Charlier opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laurent Charlier answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...Nc6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Laurent Charlier play as White?
As White, Laurent Charlier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laurent Charlier play as Black?
As Black, Laurent Charlier most often plays: Albin Countergambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Laurent Charlier's FIDE rating?
Laurent Charlier is currently rated 1,844 in classical chess, 1,789 in rapid and 1,737 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,011 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Laurent Charlier played?
Our database contains 30 games by Laurent Charlier, covering Jul 2006 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 3 draws, 18 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laurent Charlier?
30 games by Laurent Charlier 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.