Prepare against Spencer Lawrence
United Kingdom · World #71,039 classical · FIDE ID 498831
When preparing against Spencer Lawrence, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 82 games by Spencer Lawrence, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Spencer Lawrence's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Spencer 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 | 1,817 | 1,840 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 25 | 23 | 34 | 30.5% |
| As White | 43 | 17 | 9 | 17 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 39 | 8 | 14 | 17 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Spencer Lawrence's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Spencer Lawrence's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 55.8% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 25.6% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 7 | 16.3% | 28.6% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 54.2% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lawrence usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Lawrence usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Lawrence usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Lawrence usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Lawrence usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Lawrence usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 29.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 29.2% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 25.0% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 16.7% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
Spencer Lawrence's chess games
All 82 games by Spencer Lawrence in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 25 wins, 23 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Michael Ashworth | 2,020 | Frome Chess Congress 2026 - Open | A05 |
| Jun 2023 | Peter K Tart | 1,968 | 30th Daventry 4NCL Open B | B23 |
| Jun 2023 | Dominic V Gibbs | 1,953 | 30th Daventry 4NCL Open B | C10 |
| Mar 2024 | Stephen R Mitchell | 1,932 | Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | A04 |
| Mar 2021 | Richard G Truman | 1,913 | 6th 4NCL Online Open | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GBR Online | 2021 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,613 |
| Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,675 |
| Daventry 4NCL Easter Open B 3rd | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,830 |
| 2nd Daventry 4NCL Easter Open B | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,749 |
| ch-BCF AM U1900 Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,708 |
| 6th 4NCL Online Open | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,943 |
| 1st 4NCL Spring Online Open | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,802 |
| 5th 4NCL Online Congress Sub 1700 | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,504 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Spencer Lawrence's chess games?
82 games by Spencer Lawrence, from Nov 2021 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 Spencer Lawrence has played.
What does Spencer Lawrence play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Spencer Lawrence opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Spencer Lawrence answers 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Spencer Lawrence play as White?
As White, Spencer Lawrence's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Spencer Lawrence play as Black?
As Black, Spencer Lawrence most often plays: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Spencer Lawrence's FIDE rating?
Spencer Lawrence is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,840 (May 2026).
How many games has Spencer Lawrence played?
Our database contains 82 games by Spencer Lawrence, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 23 draws, 34 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Spencer Lawrence?
82 games by Spencer 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.