Prepare against Laurent De Briey
Belgium · World #10,662 classical · FIDE ID 203610
When preparing against Laurent De Briey, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (75%).
Our database contains 32 games by Laurent De Briey, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Laurent De Briey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laurent De Briey 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 | 2,159 | 2,259 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 31.3% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laurent De Briey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laurent De Briey's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 93.8% | 53.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Briey usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Briey usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Briey usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Briey usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Laurent De Briey's chess games
All 32 games by Laurent De Briey 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A77 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Denton Cockburn | 2,277 | Montreal Mercredi 04 | D40 |
| Jan 1998 | Nimrod Faybish | 2,225 | BEL ch-FEFB | A25 |
| Apr 2012 | Guillaume Cardin | 2,145 | Montreal Mercredi 04 | B06 |
| Oct 2012 | Roland Chabot | 2,119 | Montreal Mercredi 10 | D30 |
| Oct 2012 | Nicolas Arsenault | 2,109 | Montreal Mercredi 10 | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEL ch-FEFB | 1998 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,175 |
| Wch U26 | 1996 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,122 |
| Montreal Mercredi 04 | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,229 |
| Montreal Mercredi 10 | 2012 | 4 | 2 | 2,172 |
| chT-BEL 0203 | 2002 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,171 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laurent De Briey's chess games?
32 games by Laurent De Briey, 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 Laurent De Briey has played.
What does Laurent De Briey play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Laurent De Briey opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laurent De Briey answers 1...g6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Laurent De Briey play as White?
As White, Laurent De Briey's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laurent De Briey play as Black?
As Black, Laurent De Briey most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Laurent De Briey's FIDE rating?
Laurent De Briey is currently rated 2,159 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,259 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Laurent De Briey played?
Our database contains 32 games by Laurent De Briey, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laurent De Briey?
32 games by Laurent De Briey 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.