Prepare against Lawrence Cohen
United States · World #74,384 classical · FIDE ID 2026228
When preparing against Lawrence Cohen, expect 1.c4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (39%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 52.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 95 games by Lawrence Cohen, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lawrence Cohen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lawrence Cohen 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 | 1,807 | 2,055 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 31 | 23 | 41 | 32.6% |
| As White | 47 | 22 | 12 | 13 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 48 | 9 | 11 | 28 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lawrence Cohen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lawrence Cohen's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 46 | 97.9% | 59.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 98% of White games, 59.8% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Cohen usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Cohen usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Cohen usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Cohen usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 37.5% | 22.2% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 20.8% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 38.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
Lawrence Cohen's chess games
All 95 games by Lawrence Cohen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 31 wins, 23 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | English Opening | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Thorben Koop | 2,416 | Reykjavik Open | A36 |
| Apr 2004 | Gary Simms | 2,200 | Reno Far West Open | A25 |
| Mar 2008 | Zorigt Bayaraa | 2,162 | ch-USA Qualifier | E18 |
| Mar 2008 | Robert Plunkett | 2,117 | ch-USA Qualifier | C10 |
| Mar 2008 | Jeffrey Haskel | 2,105 | ch-USA Qualifier | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 1,963 |
| 48th Canadian Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,010 |
| Canadian Open U2400 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,905 |
| ch-Pan American Seniors 50 | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,975 |
| 27th North American Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,232 |
| 28th North American Open | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,839 |
| Reno Far West Open | 2004 | 6 | 3 | 2,175 |
| 10th Gibraltar Challengers A | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lawrence Cohen's chess games?
95 games by Lawrence Cohen, from Jan 2006 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 Lawrence Cohen has played.
What does Lawrence Cohen play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Lawrence Cohen opens with 1.c4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lawrence Cohen answers 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...Nc6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games).
What openings does Lawrence Cohen play as White?
As White, Lawrence Cohen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (17 games, 52.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lawrence Cohen play as Black?
As Black, Lawrence Cohen most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Lawrence Cohen's FIDE rating?
Lawrence Cohen is currently rated 1,807 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,055 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Lawrence Cohen played?
Our database contains 95 games by Lawrence Cohen, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 23 draws, 41 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lawrence Cohen?
95 games by Lawrence Cohen 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.