Prepare against Pascal Benedikt Laag
DEU · World #78,817 classical · FIDE ID 16256069
When preparing against Pascal Benedikt Laag, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 56 games by Pascal Benedikt Laag, covering Mar 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pascal Benedikt Laag's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pascal Benedikt Laag 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 | 1,793 | 1,793 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,791 | 1,791 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 18 | 24 | 14 | 32.1% |
| As White | 30 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pascal Benedikt Laag's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pascal Benedikt Laag's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 60.0% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 9 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Laag usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Laag usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Laag usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Laag usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Laag usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Laag usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 57.1% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| b5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Pascal Benedikt Laag's chess games
All 56 games by Pascal Benedikt Laag in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - Aug 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: 18 wins, 24 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Eric Andresen | 1,925 | ODJM B | A06 |
| May 2026 | Kaan Oezkurt | 1,875 | ODJM B | A00 |
| Mar 2018 | Philip Baier | 1,832 | ch-Pfalz HT1 87th | B23 |
| Feb 2020 | Rene Lasschuit | 1,756 | 11th Pfalz Open B | D13 |
| May 2026 | Daniela Claussen | 1,679 | ODJM B | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-B | 2023 | 27 | 14.5 | 1,574 |
| ODJM B | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,957 |
| ch-Pfalz HT1 86th | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,597 |
| ch-Pfalz HT1 87th | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,748 |
| 11th Pfalz Open B | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,716 |
| 10th Pfalz Open B | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,473 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pascal Benedikt Laag's chess games?
56 games by Pascal Benedikt Laag, from Mar 2018 to Aug 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 Pascal Benedikt Laag has played.
What does Pascal Benedikt Laag play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Pascal Benedikt Laag opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.a3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pascal Benedikt Laag answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...b5 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Pascal Benedikt Laag play as White?
As White, Pascal Benedikt Laag's most-played openings in our database are: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pascal Benedikt Laag play as Black?
As Black, Pascal Benedikt Laag most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Pascal Benedikt Laag's FIDE rating?
Pascal Benedikt Laag is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess and 1,791 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,793 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Pascal Benedikt Laag played?
Our database contains 56 games by Pascal Benedikt Laag, covering Mar 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 24 draws, 14 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pascal Benedikt Laag?
56 games by Pascal Benedikt Laag 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.