Prepare against Thomas Laronche
France · World #25,488 classical · FIDE ID 26098490
Our database contains 34 games by Thomas Laronche, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Laronche's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Laronche 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 | 2,015 | 2,186 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,129 | 2,129 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,035 | 2,047 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 32.4% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Laronche's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Laronche's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 61.1% | 63.6% |
| b4 | 3 | 16.7% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
| a3 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Laronche usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Laronche usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (9% of these games) — Laronche usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 17% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Laronche usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Laronche usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Thomas Laronche's chess games
All 34 games by Thomas Laronche in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Polish Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Florian Grezels | 2,181 | ch-FRA U20 | B40 |
| Aug 2022 | Pierre Amoyal | 2,100 | ch-FRA Open A | A00 |
| Jul 2014 | Jordan Claustre | 1,916 | 5th Vaujany Open | B14 |
| Jul 2016 | Lionel Goyer | 1,807 | 7th Vaujany Open B | A00 |
| Jul 2016 | Thomas Biot | 1,773 | 7th Vaujany Open B | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Vaujany Open | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,828 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2019 | 8 | 2 | 2,110 |
| La Rosiere Open | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,559 |
| 7th Vaujany Open B | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,884 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 2,100 |
| 6th Vaujany Open A | 2015 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,939 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2017 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,327 |
| Lyon Open | 2015 | 1 | 1 | 1,799 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Laronche's chess games?
34 games by Thomas Laronche, from Mar 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 Thomas Laronche has played.
What does Thomas Laronche play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Thomas Laronche opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.b4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Laronche answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...b5 (33% of games), 1...Nc6 (17% of games).
What openings does Thomas Laronche play as White?
As White, Thomas Laronche's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Laronche play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Laronche most often plays: Polish Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Thomas Laronche's FIDE rating?
Thomas Laronche is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess, 2,129 in rapid and 2,035 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Thomas Laronche played?
Our database contains 34 games by Thomas Laronche, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Laronche?
34 games by Thomas Laronche 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.