Prepare against Thierry Laufer
France · World #50,928 classical · FIDE ID 619329
Our database contains 35 games by Thierry Laufer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thierry Laufer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thierry Laufer 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 | 1,889 | 2,064 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,847 | 1,873 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 8 | 4 | 23 | 22.9% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thierry Laufer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thierry Laufer's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 5 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 21.4% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Laufer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Laufer usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Laufer usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Laufer usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Laufer usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Thierry Laufer's chess games
All 35 games by Thierry Laufer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 8 wins, 4 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Ulrich Wolf | 2,066 | ch-SAR MB 85th | D02 |
| Mar 2010 | Franz Josef Becking | 2,001 | ch-SAR MB 85th | D02 |
| Mar 2010 | Carsten Becker | 1,997 | ch-SAR MB 85th | D05 |
| Jan 2005 | Daniel Billot | 1,944 | 23rd Metz Open | B21 |
| Apr 2010 | Vianney Bruned | 1,886 | 28th Metz Open | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SAR MB 85th | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,837 |
| 28th Metz Open | 2010 | 8 | 2 | 1,910 |
| 23rd Metz Open | 2005 | 4 | 1 | 1,995 |
| 26th Metz Open | 2008 | 4 | 1 | 2,087 |
| Selestat Open | 2000 | 3 | 2 | 2,398 |
| 15th Metz Open | 1997 | 2 | 0 | 1,947 |
| 16th Metz Open | 1998 | 2 | 0 | 2,012 |
| 19th Metz Open | 2001 | 2 | 0 | 1,948 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thierry Laufer's chess games?
35 games by Thierry Laufer, from Apr 2003 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 Thierry Laufer has played.
What does Thierry Laufer play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Thierry Laufer opens with 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thierry Laufer answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Thierry Laufer play as White?
As White, Thierry Laufer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thierry Laufer play as Black?
As Black, Thierry Laufer most often plays: French: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Thierry Laufer's FIDE rating?
Thierry Laufer is currently rated 1,889 in classical chess, 1,847 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,064 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Thierry Laufer played?
Our database contains 35 games by Thierry Laufer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 4 draws, 23 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thierry Laufer?
35 games by Thierry Laufer 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.