Prepare against Theodor Lau
DEU · World #69,525 classical · FIDE ID 12946524
When preparing against Theodor Lau, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (87%).
Our database contains 103 games by Theodor Lau, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Theodor Lau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Theodor Lau 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 | 1,823 | 1,836 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,801 | 1,801 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,753 | 1,753 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 43 | 19 | 41 | 41.7% |
| As White | 51 | 20 | 11 | 20 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 52 | 23 | 8 | 21 | 44.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Theodor Lau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Theodor Lau's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 94.1% | 46.9% |
| b3 | 3 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Lau usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Lau usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Lau usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Lau usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Lau usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 56.7% | 76.5% |
| c5 | 11 | 36.7% | 31.8% |
| b6 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 86.7% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Theodor Lau's chess games
All 103 games by Theodor Lau in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 43 wins, 19 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Peter Schwenteck | 1,855 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | C52 |
| Jan 2020 | Dieter Stummeyer | 1,802 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | B33 |
| Jan 2017 | Immo Frese | 1,788 | ch-Niedersachsen Open C | E17 |
| Jan 2015 | Robin Mai | 1,734 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | C11 |
| Jan 2013 | Helmut Seeber | 1,698 | ch-Niedersachsen Open C | C51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2018 | 35 | 20 | 1,597 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U12 | 2014 | 22 | 12.5 | 1,386 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2017 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,658 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U10 | 2012 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,167 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,471 |
| ch-Lower Saxony 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,796 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2020 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,635 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Theodor Lau's chess games?
103 games by Theodor Lau, from Aug 2013 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 Theodor Lau has played.
What does Theodor Lau play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Theodor Lau opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Theodor Lau answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Theodor Lau play as White?
As White, Theodor Lau's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Theodor Lau play as Black?
As Black, Theodor Lau most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Theodor Lau's FIDE rating?
Theodor Lau is currently rated 1,823 in classical chess, 1,801 in rapid and 1,753 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,836 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Theodor Lau played?
Our database contains 103 games by Theodor Lau, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 19 draws, 41 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Theodor Lau?
103 games by Theodor Lau 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.