Prepare against Marc Lacrosse
FM · Belgium · World #20,561 classical · FIDE ID 200921
Our database contains 1,274 games by Marc Lacrosse, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Lacrosse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Lacrosse 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 | 2,052 | 2,313 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,176 | 2,176 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,126 | 2,175 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,274 | 530 | 367 | 377 | 41.6% |
| As White | 616 | 286 | 175 | 155 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 658 | 244 | 192 | 222 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Lacrosse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Lacrosse's side.
First moves as White (616 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 612 | 99.4% | 60.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Lacrosse usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Lacrosse usually continues c4 (62.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Lacrosse usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 0% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Lacrosse usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Lacrosse usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (309 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 307 | 99.4% | 55.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 220 | 97.8% | 51.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 1.3% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Marc Lacrosse's chess games
All 1,274 games by Marc Lacrosse 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: 530 wins, 367 draws, 377 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 79 | 42/19/18 | 53.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 63 | 27/17/19 | 42.9% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 62 | 28/19/15 | 45.2% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 52 | 26/10/16 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 47 | 22/13/12 | 46.8% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 32 | 17/11/4 | 53.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 32 | 20/6/6 | 62.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 29 | 11/12/6 | 37.9% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 29 | 14/7/8 | 48.3% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 23 | 12/8/3 | 52.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 64 | 14/23/27 | 21.9% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 63 | 16/25/22 | 25.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 53 | 18/11/24 | 34.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 46 | 16/13/17 | 34.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 43 | 18/14/11 | 41.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 41 | 14/11/16 | 34.1% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 33 | 18/6/9 | 54.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 32 | 14/9/9 | 43.8% |
| D02 | London System | 25 | 13/7/5 | 52.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1999 | Igor Efimov | 2,494 | Saint Vincent Open | D46 |
| Nov 2006 | Cyril Marzolo | 2,483 | 21st Le Touquet Open | A70 |
| Jan 1998 | Beat Zueger | 2,445 | Saint Vincent Open | E05 |
| Jan 1999 | Bruno Belotti | 2,440 | 17th Liechtenstein Open | E12 |
| Jan 1993 | Nikola Spiridonov | 2,430 | Massy Open 2 | D76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Class A | 1999 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,285 |
| ch-BEL B | 2000 | 22 | 14 | 2,298 |
| Massy Open | 1998 | 21 | 13 | 2,437 |
| Cullera Open A | 2007 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,270 |
| Bethune Open | 1999 | 14 | 9 | 2,480 |
| Val Thorens Open | 1995 | 14 | 8 | 2,258 |
| Saint Vincent Open | 1999 | 12 | 5 | 2,353 |
| 8th Gibraltar Masters | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 2,121 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Lacrosse's chess games?
1,274 games by Marc Lacrosse, 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 Marc Lacrosse has played.
What does Marc Lacrosse play on the first move as White?
Across 616 games with White in our database, Marc Lacrosse opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (0% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Lacrosse answers 1...e5 (99% of games), 1...d5 (0% of games), 1...c5 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games), 1...f5 (0% of games).
What openings does Marc Lacrosse play as White?
As White, Marc Lacrosse's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (79 games, 53.2% win rate); Indian Defense (63 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (62 games, 45.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 616 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Lacrosse play as Black?
As Black, Marc Lacrosse most often plays: Slav Defense (64 games, 21.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (63 games, 25.4% win rate); Indian Defense (53 games, 34.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 658 games.
What is Marc Lacrosse's FIDE rating?
Marc Lacrosse is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 2,176 in rapid and 2,126 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,313 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Marc Lacrosse played?
Our database contains 1,274 games by Marc Lacrosse, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 530 wins, 367 draws, 377 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Lacrosse?
1,274 games by Marc Lacrosse 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.