Prepare against Laurent Large
France · World #20,953 classical · FIDE ID 609722
When preparing against Laurent Large, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 25.9% over 27 games.
Our database contains 139 games by Laurent Large, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Laurent Large's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laurent Large 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 | 2,049 | 2,272 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,090 | 2,090 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 56 | 37 | 46 | 40.3% |
| As White | 65 | 32 | 20 | 13 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 74 | 24 | 17 | 33 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laurent Large's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laurent Large's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 52.3% | 67.6% |
| e4 | 26 | 40.0% | 63.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Large usually continues Bg5 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Large usually continues Bg5 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Large usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 63.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Large usually continues c3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (23% of these games) — Large usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Large usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 42.4% | 46.4% |
| g6 | 13 | 39.4% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 5 | 15.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 16 | 59.3% | 28.1% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 18.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
Laurent Large's chess games
All 139 games by Laurent Large in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 56 wins, 37 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 20 | 9/8/3 | 45.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 27 | 7/8/12 | 25.9% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Kamran Shirazi | 2,445 | 19th Syre Memorial Open | B22 |
| Jan 1998 | Luc Bergez | 2,420 | Paris Open | D03 |
| Jul 1999 | Emmanuel Neiman | 2,353 | ch-Paris Open | C22 |
| Nov 1987 | Olivier Rocher | 2,275 | chT-FRA 8788 | B02 |
| Feb 2009 | Octavian Dumitran | 2,263 | chT2-FRA North 0809 | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris Open | 2002 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,232 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,331 |
| chT2-FRA North 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,205 |
| chT2S-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,150 |
| Paris | 1998 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,146 |
| ch-FRA Seniors | 2019 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,151 |
| chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 2,225 |
| chT2-FRA West 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,257 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laurent Large's chess games?
139 games by Laurent Large, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Large has played.
What does Laurent Large play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Laurent Large opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laurent Large answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...g6 (39% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Laurent Large play as White?
As White, Laurent Large's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laurent Large play as Black?
As Black, Laurent Large most often plays: Modern Defense (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Laurent Large's FIDE rating?
Laurent Large is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess, 2,090 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,272 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Laurent Large played?
Our database contains 139 games by Laurent Large, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 37 draws, 46 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laurent Large?
139 games by Laurent Large 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.