Prepare against Martin Lee Lauritsen
DNK · World #18,328 classical · FIDE ID 1408658
When preparing against Martin Lee Lauritsen, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 17.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 245 games by Martin Lee Lauritsen, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Lee Lauritsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Lee Lauritsen 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 | 2,072 | 2,145 | Dec 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,138 | 2,138 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,172 | 2,172 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 245 | 94 | 60 | 91 | 38.4% |
| As White | 122 | 44 | 22 | 56 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 123 | 50 | 38 | 35 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Lee Lauritsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Lee Lauritsen's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 94.3% | 45.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Lauritsen usually continues Nf3 (38.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Lauritsen usually continues Nf3 (26.7% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Lauritsen usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Lauritsen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Lauritsen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Lauritsen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 75.9% | 61.4% |
| e5 | 8 | 13.8% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.2% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 77.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 9.1% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Martin Lee Lauritsen's chess games
All 245 games by Martin Lee Lauritsen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 94 wins, 60 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 23 | 4/7/12 | 17.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 22 | 11/5/6 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Andreas Skytte Hagen | 2,338 | Danish Team Rapid Championship 2026 | C00 |
| Oct 2003 | Mikkel Strange | 2,256 | Farum 60 Years Open | B32 |
| Oct 2023 | Virgilio Vuelban | 2,232 | Copenhagen Killer Chess Open | B01 |
| Oct 2015 | Henrik Dahl Pedersen | 2,199 | Koge Xtracon Open | B19 |
| May 2009 | Dennis Jorgensen | 2,197 | Copenhagen Challenge | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2014 | 18 | 9 | 2,145 |
| Taastrup Open | 2001 | 16 | 5 | 1,369 |
| 24th Politiken Cup | 2002 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,782 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,056 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,091 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 2,045 |
| 23rd North Sea Cup | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,008 |
| Taastrup Aktiv-Alliancen | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 1,495 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Lee Lauritsen's chess games?
245 games by Martin Lee Lauritsen, from Oct 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 Martin Lee Lauritsen has played.
What does Martin Lee Lauritsen play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Martin Lee Lauritsen opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Lee Lauritsen answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Martin Lee Lauritsen play as White?
As White, Martin Lee Lauritsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Lee Lauritsen play as Black?
As Black, Martin Lee Lauritsen most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Martin Lee Lauritsen's FIDE rating?
Martin Lee Lauritsen is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess, 2,138 in rapid and 2,172 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,145 (Dec 2014).
How many games has Martin Lee Lauritsen played?
Our database contains 245 games by Martin Lee Lauritsen, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 60 draws, 91 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Lee Lauritsen?
245 games by Martin Lee Lauritsen 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.