Prepare against Lawrence Kaufman
GM · United States · World #8,416 classical · FIDE ID 2000555
Our database contains 794 games by Lawrence Kaufman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lawrence Kaufman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lawrence Kaufman 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 | 2,197 | 2,420 | May 2011 |
| Blitz | 2,134 | 2,382 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 794 | 328 | 232 | 234 | 41.3% |
| As White | 395 | 175 | 118 | 102 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 399 | 153 | 114 | 132 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lawrence Kaufman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lawrence Kaufman's side.
First moves as White (395 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 213 | 53.9% | 59.6% |
| e4 | 146 | 37.0% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 5.3% | 73.8% |
| c4 | 15 | 3.8% | 56.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kaufman usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Kaufman usually continues c4 (58.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Kaufman usually continues c4 (82.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Kaufman usually continues Nf3 (44.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kaufman usually continues Nf3 (73.1% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kaufman usually continues d4 (73.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (197 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 85 | 43.1% | 50.6% |
| c5 | 54 | 27.4% | 54.6% |
| e6 | 31 | 15.7% | 53.2% |
| c6 | 19 | 9.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 2.0% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 76 | 64.4% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 41 | 34.7% | 45.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Lawrence Kaufman's chess games
All 794 games by Lawrence Kaufman 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: 328 wins, 232 draws, 234 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 20/5/7 | 62.5% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 29 | 7/14/8 | 24.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 21 | 3/4/14 | 14.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| D98 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 33 | 9/8/16 | 27.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,630 | 23rd World Open | B07 |
| Jan 1997 | Eric Lobron | 2,570 | New York Open | A41 |
| Jul 2004 | Jiri Stocek | 2,557 | 32nd World Open | B51 |
| Jul 2013 | Aleksandr Lenderman | 2,548 | 41st World Open | A01 |
| Mar 1980 | Vladimir Mikhailovi Liberzon | 2,545 | Lone Pine Open Louis D. Statham Masters | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA tt | 2014 | 56 | 20.5 | 2,279 |
| USA-chT Amateur East | 2013 | 44 | 33 | 2,455 |
| ch-USA | 2008 | 40 | 17 | 2,376 |
| Washington Eastern Open | 2003 | 32 | 20.5 | 2,380 |
| ch-Continental Class | 2011 | 15 | 8 | 2,406 |
| 3rd Hampstead GM | 1998 | 14 | 8 | 2,461 |
| Chicago Open | 1997 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,411 |
| Virginia Open | 2001 | 13 | 10 | 2,438 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexander Shabalov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lawrence Kaufman's chess games?
794 games by Lawrence Kaufman, 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 Lawrence Kaufman has played.
What does Lawrence Kaufman play on the first move as White?
Across 395 games with White in our database, Lawrence Kaufman opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lawrence Kaufman answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Lawrence Kaufman play as White?
As White, Lawrence Kaufman's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (32 games, 62.5% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 24.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (23 games, 47.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 395 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lawrence Kaufman play as Black?
As Black, Lawrence Kaufman most often plays: Slav Defense (33 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 399 games.
What is Lawrence Kaufman's FIDE rating?
Lawrence Kaufman is currently rated 2,197 in classical chess and 2,134 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,420 (May 2011).
How many games has Lawrence Kaufman played?
Our database contains 794 games by Lawrence Kaufman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 328 wins, 232 draws, 234 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lawrence Kaufman?
794 games by Lawrence Kaufman 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.