Prepare against Marius Lauer
DEU · World #10,451 classical · FIDE ID 16223934
When preparing against Marius Lauer, expect 1.c4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 75.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 128 games by Marius Lauer, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marius Lauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marius Lauer 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 | 2,163 | 2,179 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,076 | 2,108 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,033 | 2,161 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 52 | 30 | 46 | 40.6% |
| As White | 67 | 34 | 12 | 21 | 50.7% |
| As Black | 61 | 18 | 18 | 25 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marius Lauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marius Lauer's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 37 | 55.2% | 55.4% |
| e4 | 16 | 23.9% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 7.5% | 90.0% |
| d3 | 4 | 6.0% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 4 | 6.0% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 55% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Lauer usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Lauer usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Lauer usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (56% of these games) — Lauer usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Lauer usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Lauer usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 45.8% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.5% | 16.7% |
| a6 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 71.4% | 56.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Marius Lauer's chess games
All 128 games by Marius Lauer in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 52 wins, 30 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 12/1/3 | 75.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A06 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D01 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Drazen Muse | 2,339 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | A10 |
| Feb 2024 | Paul Hinrichs | 2,239 | Oberliga Sued W 2324 | A12 |
| Apr 2020 | Karsten Schulz | 2,227 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor2 | A14 |
| Nov 2023 | Pascal Flierl | 2,183 | Oberliga Sued W 2324+ | E17 |
| Mar 2018 | Ansgar Barthel | 2,160 | chT-Pfalz MT-B 87th | A27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | 2020 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,008 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2002 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,196 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,848 |
| 51st ch-GER Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,134 |
| chT-Pfalz MT-B 87th | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,014 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,977 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,208 |
| ch-Pfalz MAT1 86th | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,100 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marius Lauer's chess games?
128 games by Marius Lauer, from Jun 2016 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 Marius Lauer has played.
What does Marius Lauer play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Marius Lauer opens with 1.c4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marius Lauer answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Marius Lauer play as White?
As White, Marius Lauer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marius Lauer play as Black?
As Black, Marius Lauer most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Marius Lauer's FIDE rating?
Marius Lauer is currently rated 2,163 in classical chess, 2,076 in rapid and 2,033 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Marius Lauer played?
Our database contains 128 games by Marius Lauer, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 30 draws, 46 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marius Lauer?
128 games by Marius Lauer 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.