Prepare against Roy Lawrence
United Kingdom · World #137,311 classical · FIDE ID 410195
When preparing against Roy Lawrence, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Roy Lawrence, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roy Lawrence's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roy Lawrence 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 | 1,627 | 1,739 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,772 | 1,772 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 38.2% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roy Lawrence's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roy Lawrence's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Lawrence usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Lawrence usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Lawrence usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Lawrence usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 8 | 72.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Roy Lawrence's chess games
All 34 games by Roy Lawrence in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 13 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E65 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Kevin Bryant | 1,920 | chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | B09 |
| Mar 2007 | Colin Aniecko | 1,800 | chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | B53 |
| Dec 2006 | Peter S Banks | 1,715 | chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | B08 |
| Oct 2007 | Catriona Meechan | 1,710 | chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | E91 |
| Nov 2017 | Stephen A Horrell | 1,568 | Coventry 4NCL Open B 16th | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ENG Seniors 50 | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,609 |
| Civil Service Minor Open | 2005 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,746 |
| chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 5 | 3 | 1,872 |
| Coventry 4NCL Open B 16th | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,610 |
| ch-BCF Week1 PM Open | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,413 |
| ch-BCF Week1 AM Open | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 1,801 |
| chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,105 |
| Sydney Open | 1992 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roy Lawrence's chess games?
34 games by Roy Lawrence, from Sep 2015 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 Roy Lawrence has played.
What does Roy Lawrence play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Roy Lawrence opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roy Lawrence answers 1...g6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...b6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Roy Lawrence play as White?
As White, Roy Lawrence's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roy Lawrence play as Black?
As Black, Roy Lawrence most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Roy Lawrence's FIDE rating?
Roy Lawrence is currently rated 1,627 in classical chess, 1,772 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,739 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Roy Lawrence played?
Our database contains 34 games by Roy Lawrence, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roy Lawrence?
34 games by Roy Lawrence 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.