Prepare against Laurent Crapon
France · World #84,830 classical · FIDE ID 674486
When preparing against Laurent Crapon, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Laurent Crapon, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Laurent Crapon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laurent Crapon 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 | 1,774 | 1,853 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,831 | 1,831 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,820 | 1,820 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 36.1% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laurent Crapon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laurent Crapon's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 93.3% | 53.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Crapon usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Crapon usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Crapon usually continues dxc5 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Crapon usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 61.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Laurent Crapon's chess games
All 36 games by Laurent Crapon in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 13 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Cedric Vella | 1,890 | ch-Bouches du Rhone 0203 | A46 |
| Dec 2004 | Georges Habib | 1,810 | Vitrolles Majeur Open 0405 | C78 |
| Jan 2000 | J. Vivian | 1,760 | chT-Majeur 0001 | A51 |
| Oct 1999 | Jihane Khelif | 1,720 | ch-Provence prom Meyreuil 9900 | C45 |
| Apr 2005 | Michel Mengus | 1,720 | Vitrolles Majeur Open 0405 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Majeur 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,855 |
| ch-Bouches du Rhone 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,856 |
| Vitrolles Majeur Open 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,778 |
| ch-Provence prom Meyreuil 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 1,797 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laurent Crapon's chess games?
36 games by Laurent Crapon, from Sep 2010 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 Laurent Crapon has played.
What does Laurent Crapon play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Laurent Crapon opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laurent Crapon answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Laurent Crapon play as White?
As White, Laurent Crapon's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laurent Crapon play as Black?
As Black, Laurent Crapon most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Laurent Crapon's FIDE rating?
Laurent Crapon is currently rated 1,774 in classical chess, 1,831 in rapid and 1,820 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,853 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Laurent Crapon played?
Our database contains 36 games by Laurent Crapon, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laurent Crapon?
36 games by Laurent Crapon 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.