Prepare against Laurent Geiser
CHE · World #13,077 classical · FIDE ID 1302361
When preparing against Laurent Geiser, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%).
Our database contains 52 games by Laurent Geiser, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Laurent Geiser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laurent Geiser 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 | 2,127 | 2,221 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 17 | 9 | 26 | 32.7% |
| As White | 23 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 29 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laurent Geiser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laurent Geiser's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 95.7% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Geiser usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Geiser usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Geiser usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Geiser usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 69.2% | 5.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Laurent Geiser's chess games
All 52 games by Laurent Geiser 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E08 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Andras Meszaros | 2,345 | CEG Festival | C06 |
| Jan 1999 | Michael Hochstrasser | 2,333 | chT-SUI | C06 |
| Jun 2024 | Joerg Gruenenwald | 2,327 | chT-SUI | E05 |
| Jan 1989 | Claude Landenbergue | 2,325 | Geneve Open | B05 |
| Jan 1993 | Richard Gerber | 2,320 | Geneve Open | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 28 | 9.5 | 2,135 |
| Geneve Open | 1993 | 7 | 3 | 2,281 |
| CEA Open | 1995 | 7 | 5 | 2,438 |
| CEG Festival | 1993 | 3 | 1 | 2,268 |
| EU-Cup 14th Group 2 | 1998 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,375 |
| 2nd Cannes Open | 1990 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,217 |
| 16th Zurich Open A | 1992 | 1 | 0 | – |
| Bagneux Open | 1987 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laurent Geiser's chess games?
52 games by Laurent Geiser, 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 Geiser has played.
What does Laurent Geiser play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Laurent Geiser opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laurent Geiser answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Laurent Geiser play as White?
As White, Laurent Geiser's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Center Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laurent Geiser play as Black?
As Black, Laurent Geiser most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Laurent Geiser's FIDE rating?
Laurent Geiser is currently rated 2,127 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Laurent Geiser played?
Our database contains 52 games by Laurent Geiser, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 26 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laurent Geiser?
52 games by Laurent Geiser 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.