Prepare against Laurent Denis
CM · France · World #8,860 classical · FIDE ID 601560
Our database contains 146 games by Laurent Denis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Laurent Denis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laurent Denis 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 | 2,188 | 2,276 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,224 | Jan 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,211 | 2,218 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 50 | 27 | 69 | 34.2% |
| As White | 72 | 25 | 12 | 35 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 74 | 25 | 15 | 34 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laurent Denis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laurent Denis's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 65.3% | 48.9% |
| e4 | 24 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Denis usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Denis usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Denis usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Denis usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Denis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Denis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 80.6% | 43.1% |
| d6 | 5 | 13.9% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 11 | 45.8% | 40.9% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Laurent Denis's chess games
All 146 games by Laurent Denis 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: 50 wins, 27 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Ivan Manolov | 2,380 | Cannes Open | B09 |
| Jan 1992 | Hans Bartels | 2,350 | ch-Paris Open | D36 |
| Feb 1988 | Pavel Votruba | 2,345 | 04th Cappelle Open | C14 |
| Feb 2024 | Varun Gampa Aditya | 2,325 | Titled Tue Early | D11 |
| Jan 1990 | Jozsef Brandics | 2,325 | Kecskemet2 | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 22 | 6 | 1,977 |
| chT-FRA | 1996 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,239 |
| Cannes Open | 1990 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,260 |
| chT3-FRA Gr06 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,268 |
| Kecskemet2 | 1990 | 9 | 3 | 2,193 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,397 |
| 18th Rilton Cup | 1988 | 9 | 2 | 2,070 |
| ch-Paris Open | 1992 | 8 | 4 | 2,301 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laurent Denis's chess games?
146 games by Laurent Denis, 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 Denis has played.
What does Laurent Denis play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Laurent Denis opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laurent Denis answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Laurent Denis play as White?
As White, Laurent Denis's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laurent Denis play as Black?
As Black, Laurent Denis most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Laurent Denis's FIDE rating?
Laurent Denis is currently rated 2,188 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 2,211 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,276 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Laurent Denis played?
Our database contains 146 games by Laurent Denis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 27 draws, 69 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laurent Denis?
146 games by Laurent Denis 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.