Prepare against Michel Laurent
Belgium · World #44,539 classical · FIDE ID 204943
Our database contains 76 games by Michel Laurent, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michel Laurent's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Laurent 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 | 1,915 | 2,067 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 1,981 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 24 | 19 | 33 | 31.6% |
| As White | 40 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 36 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Laurent's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Laurent's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 47.5% | 57.9% |
| e4 | 11 | 27.5% | 36.4% |
| b3 | 8 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 57.9% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Laurent usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Laurent usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (16% of these games) — Laurent usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 36.4% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Laurent usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Laurent usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Laurent usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 47.1% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 27.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Michel Laurent's chess games
All 76 games by Michel Laurent in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 24 wins, 19 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Peter Schoeber | 2,270 | Huy Open | A55 |
| Jul 2008 | Pierre Le Borgne | 2,207 | 23rd Avoine Open | A00 |
| Jul 2005 | Jean-Yves Soyer | 2,146 | 20th Avoine Open | E67 |
| Mar 2003 | Ruediger von Saldern | 2,143 | 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | A01 |
| Jul 2006 | Lieven Peelman | 1,934 | ch-BEL Open | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huy Open | 1993 | 10 | 4 | 2,240 |
| 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,902 |
| 23rd Avoine Open | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,184 |
| 26th Avoine Open | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,189 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2006 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,091 |
| 25th Avoine Open | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,009 |
| 5th Charleroi Open | 2006 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,016 |
| 22nd Bethune Open | 2001 | 4 | 2 | 2,035 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Laurent's chess games?
76 games by Michel Laurent, from Jul 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 Michel Laurent has played.
What does Michel Laurent play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Michel Laurent opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.b3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Laurent answers 1...d6 (47% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Michel Laurent play as White?
As White, Michel Laurent's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Laurent play as Black?
As Black, Michel Laurent most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Michel Laurent's FIDE rating?
Michel Laurent is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Michel Laurent played?
Our database contains 76 games by Michel Laurent, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 19 draws, 33 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Laurent?
76 games by Michel Laurent 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.