Prepare against Laurent Verat
FM · France · World #3,906 classical · FIDE ID 601004
When preparing against Laurent Verat, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 521 games by Laurent Verat, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Laurent Verat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laurent Verat 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 | 2,305 | 2,357 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 521 | 193 | 192 | 136 | 37.0% |
| As White | 261 | 108 | 93 | 60 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 260 | 85 | 99 | 76 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laurent Verat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laurent Verat's side.
First moves as White (261 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 247 | 94.6% | 58.9% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 3.8% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Verat usually continues c4 (59.9% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Verat usually continues c4 (57.8% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Verat usually continues Bg5 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Verat usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Verat usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Verat usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 46 | 37.4% | 64.1% |
| c6 | 40 | 32.5% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 37 | 30.1% | 62.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 86 | 92.5% | 43.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 7.5% | 57.1% |
Laurent Verat's chess games
All 521 games by Laurent Verat 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: 193 wins, 192 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A62 | Catalan | 66 | 22/23/21 | 33.3% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 32 | 13/13/6 | 40.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 28 | 11/13/4 | 39.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 14/5/8 | 51.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A32 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 24 | 10/6/8 | 41.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 21 | 7/10/4 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 15 | 2/6/7 | 13.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 15 | 1/10/4 | 6.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2005 | Oleksandr Sulypa | 2,497 | 3rd Breizh Masters | D92 |
| Jan 1998 | Nebojsa Nikcevic | 2,480 | Paris Open | E05 |
| Jan 1998 | Mikheil Kekelidze | 2,455 | Paris Open | A62 |
| Sep 2004 | Namig Guliyev | 2,455 | Villeurbanne 3rd | E62 |
| Jan 1986 | Davorin Komljenovic | 2,435 | Lugano Open 11 | D91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris Open | 2001 | 53 | 30.5 | 2,356 |
| Clichy | 1999 | 32 | 13.5 | 2,275 |
| chT-FRA | 1996 | 28 | 21.5 | 2,396 |
| Cannes Open | 1996 | 21 | 7.5 | 2,285 |
| ch-FRA | 1988 | 13 | 6 | 2,248 |
| Clichy IM | 1993 | 11 | 5 | 2,292 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 1996 | 10 | 6 | 2,224 |
| Elancourt | 2003 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,315 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laurent Verat's chess games?
521 games by Laurent Verat, 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 Verat has played.
What does Laurent Verat play on the first move as White?
Across 261 games with White in our database, Laurent Verat opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laurent Verat answers 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Laurent Verat play as White?
As White, Laurent Verat's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (66 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Slav Defense (28 games, 39.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 261 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laurent Verat play as Black?
As Black, Laurent Verat most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 260 games.
What is Laurent Verat's FIDE rating?
Laurent Verat is currently rated 2,305 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,357 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Laurent Verat played?
Our database contains 521 games by Laurent Verat, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 193 wins, 192 draws, 136 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laurent Verat?
521 games by Laurent Verat 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.