Prepare against Patrick Laub
CHE · World #32,337 classical · FIDE ID 1302566
Our database contains 47 games by Patrick Laub, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Laub's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Laub 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 | 1,972 | 2,176 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,975 | 2,176 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,126 | 2,176 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 17 | 5 | 25 | 36.2% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Laub's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Laub's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 86.4% | 44.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 13.6% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 44.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Laub usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Laub usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Laub usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Laub usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Laub usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Laub usually continues g4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 42.9% | 8.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
Patrick Laub's chess games
All 47 games by Patrick Laub in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 17 wins, 5 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Oliver Mitkovski | 2,440 | Geneve Open | B20 |
| Jan 1988 | Andreas Huss | 2,390 | Martigny Open | D03 |
| Jul 2025 | W Hardt | 1,937 | 58th Biel Rapid Open | C00 |
| Jul 2026 | Moesching,Colin | 1,905 | 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | C25 |
| Jul 2026 | Villiger,Jan | 1,891 | 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 1,932 |
| 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,142 |
| ch-Baden AT1 | 2003 | 7 | 0.5 | – |
| Mendrisio Open | 1988 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,245 |
| Geneve Open | 1993 | 5 | 3 | 2,415 |
| Martigny Open | 1988 | 3 | 1 | 2,256 |
| Ticino Open | 1994 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,088 |
| Bern Open | 1992 | 1 | 0 | 2,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Laub's chess games?
47 games by Patrick Laub, from Apr 2003 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 Patrick Laub has played.
What does Patrick Laub play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Patrick Laub opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Laub answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games).
What openings does Patrick Laub play as White?
As White, Patrick Laub's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Laub play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Laub most often plays: Philidor (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Patrick Laub's FIDE rating?
Patrick Laub is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 1,975 in rapid and 2,126 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Patrick Laub played?
Our database contains 47 games by Patrick Laub, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 5 draws, 25 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Laub?
47 games by Patrick Laub 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.