Prepare against Ryan Lane
CM · Australia · World #11,854 classical · FIDE ID 3227332
When preparing against Ryan Lane, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 266 games by Ryan Lane, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ryan Lane's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ryan Lane 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 | 2,143 | 2,143 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 1,972 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,007 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 266 | 117 | 22 | 127 | 44.0% |
| As White | 132 | 60 | 10 | 62 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 134 | 57 | 12 | 65 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ryan Lane's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ryan Lane's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 131 | 99.2% | 48.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 48.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Lane usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lane usually continues d4 (35.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Lane usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Lane usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 43 | 75.4% | 40.7% |
| c5 | 13 | 22.8% | 30.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 100.0% | 48.7% |
Ryan Lane's chess games
All 266 games by Ryan Lane in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 117 wins, 22 draws, 127 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 44 | 25/1/18 | 56.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 9/0/6 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Ju,Wenjun | 2,559 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | B33 |
| Jan 2025 | Kaiqi Yang | 2,481 | Titled Tue Late | C50 |
| Jan 2025 | Ivan Aldokhin | 2,413 | Titled Tue Late | C78 |
| Apr 2026 | Felix Xie | 2,407 | O2C Doeberl Cup 2026 | E87 |
| May 2026 | Jun Ying Tan | 2,404 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 83 | 31 | 2,100 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 44 | 18.5 | 2,119 |
| Australian Chess Championships 2026 - Reserves | 2026 | 26 | 19 | 2,140 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,268 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 1,954 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 1,542 |
| World Cup U18 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,030 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U18 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,497 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ryan Lane's chess games?
266 games by Ryan Lane, from Sep 2016 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 Ryan Lane has played.
What does Ryan Lane play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Ryan Lane opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ryan Lane answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ryan Lane play as White?
As White, Ryan Lane's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (44 games, 56.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Scotch Game (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ryan Lane play as Black?
As Black, Ryan Lane most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Ryan Lane's FIDE rating?
Ryan Lane is currently rated 2,143 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ryan Lane played?
Our database contains 266 games by Ryan Lane, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 22 draws, 127 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ryan Lane?
266 games by Ryan Lane 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.