Prepare against Martti Lauren
FM · Finland · World #14,053 classical · FIDE ID 500305
Our database contains 205 games by Martti Lauren, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martti Lauren's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martti Lauren 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 | 2,115 | 2,207 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,110 | 2,128 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,061 | 2,129 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 56 | 106 | 43 | 27.3% |
| As White | 102 | 27 | 50 | 25 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 103 | 29 | 56 | 18 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martti Lauren's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martti Lauren's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 33 | 32.4% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 24 | 23.5% | 47.9% |
| b3 | 24 | 23.5% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 15 | 14.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.9% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 32% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Lauren usually continues b3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Lauren usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (24% of these games) — Lauren usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 47.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Lauren usually continues b4 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Lauren usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Lauren usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 96.7% | 55.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Martti Lauren's chess games
All 205 games by Martti Lauren 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: 56 wins, 106 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 32 | 7/15/10 | 21.9% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 24 | 7/12/5 | 29.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 16 | 4/12/0 | 25.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Joose Norri | 2,360 | Helsinki Pirttimaki Memorial Match 4th | A57 |
| Nov 2018 | Aleksei Holmsten | 2,313 | chT-FIN 1819 | B50 |
| Jan 1989 | Mika Ebeling | 2,255 | chT-FIN | A01 |
| Feb 2017 | Henri Koskinen | 2,244 | chT-FIN 1617 | B07 |
| Sep 2005 | Ville Lehto | 2,203 | chT1A-FIN 0506 | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 37 | 18 | 2,285 |
| chT-FIN 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 2,122 |
| chT-FIN 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 2,172 |
| Helsinki Pirttimaki Memorial Match 4th | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,305 |
| chT1A-FIN 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,022 |
| chT-FIN 9697 Div-A | 1997 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,165 |
| chT-FIN 1B 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,102 |
| chT1A-FIN 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,206 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martti Lauren's chess games?
205 games by Martti Lauren, 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 Martti Lauren has played.
What does Martti Lauren play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Martti Lauren opens with 1.f4 (32% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.b3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martti Lauren answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Martti Lauren play as White?
As White, Martti Lauren's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (32 games, 21.9% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martti Lauren play as Black?
As Black, Martti Lauren most often plays: Benoni Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Martti Lauren's FIDE rating?
Martti Lauren is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess, 2,110 in rapid and 2,061 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Martti Lauren played?
Our database contains 205 games by Martti Lauren, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 106 draws, 43 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martti Lauren?
205 games by Martti Lauren 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.