Prepare against Laurent Venner
France · World #44,301 classical · FIDE ID 622281
Our database contains 42 games by Laurent Venner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Laurent Venner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laurent Venner 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 | 1,916 | 2,077 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 13 | 9 | 19 | 31.0% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laurent Venner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laurent Venner's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 64.7% | 31.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 31.8% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Venner usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Venner usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Venner usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Venner usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 90.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 38.5% | 10.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Laurent Venner's chess games
All 42 games by Laurent Venner 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: 13 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Alexandre Marciniak | 2,193 | 4th Condom Open | B31 |
| Aug 2008 | Laurent Milesi | 2,145 | ch-FRA Open A | B01 |
| Aug 2008 | Nicolas Jactel | 2,141 | ch-FRA Open A | B01 |
| Nov 1998 | Frederic Lemiere | 2,140 | chT2S-FRA 9899 | E06 |
| Aug 2008 | Roger Ferry | 2,120 | ch-FRA Open A | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open A | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,118 |
| 26th Cannes Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 2,102 |
| chT2S-FRA 9899 | 1999 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,090 |
| chT3-FRA | 2001 | 4 | 2 | 2,182 |
| 4th Condom Open | 2005 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,282 |
| chT2C-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 4 | 0 | 1,829 |
| 20th Nice Open | 2004 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,198 |
| chT1-FRA 1011 | 2010 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,245 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laurent Venner's chess games?
42 games by Laurent Venner, 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 Venner has played.
What does Laurent Venner play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Laurent Venner opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laurent Venner answers 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Laurent Venner play as White?
As White, Laurent Venner's most-played openings in our database are: London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laurent Venner play as Black?
As Black, Laurent Venner most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Laurent Venner's FIDE rating?
Laurent Venner is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,077 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Laurent Venner played?
Our database contains 42 games by Laurent Venner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laurent Venner?
42 games by Laurent Venner 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.