Prepare against Lawrence Ju
Canada · World #97,126 classical · FIDE ID 2619920
When preparing against Lawrence Ju, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 53 games by Lawrence Ju, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lawrence Ju's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lawrence Ju 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 | 1,738 | 1,738 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,681 | 1,701 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 23 | 8 | 22 | 43.4% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 30 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lawrence Ju's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lawrence Ju's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 100.0% | 43.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.5% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Ju usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Ju usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Ju usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Lawrence Ju's chess games
All 53 games by Lawrence Ju in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 23 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Yuen Tak Mok | 1,776 | Gatineau Outaouais Open U1900 | D31 |
| Jun 2014 | Daniel Lavergne | 1,747 | Gatineau Outaouais Open U1900 | B34 |
| Jul 2016 | Callum Lehingrat | 1,688 | ch-CAN U14 | E32 |
| Mar 2015 | Jean-Guy Bergeron | 1,452 | Gatineau Open B | A21 |
| Jul 2015 | Ronan Uthayakumar | 1,408 | ch-CAN U12 | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CAN U10 | 2013 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,152 |
| Toronto NAYCC U10 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,269 |
| ch-CAN U14 | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,529 |
| ch-CAN U12 | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,601 |
| Gatineau Outaouais Open U1900 | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,640 |
| Gatineau Open B | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,587 |
| Outaouais Open U1900 | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 1,511 |
| Gatineau TORO U1500 | 2013 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,623 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lawrence Ju's chess games?
53 games by Lawrence Ju, from Sep 2019 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 Ju has played.
What does Lawrence Ju play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Lawrence Ju opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lawrence Ju answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lawrence Ju play as White?
As White, Lawrence Ju's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Albin Countergambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lawrence Ju play as Black?
As Black, Lawrence Ju most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Lawrence Ju's FIDE rating?
Lawrence Ju is currently rated 1,738 in classical chess, 1,681 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,738 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Lawrence Ju played?
Our database contains 53 games by Lawrence Ju, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lawrence Ju?
53 games by Lawrence Ju 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.