Prepare against Udo Lau
DEU · World #49,544 classical · FIDE ID 4601300
When preparing against Udo Lau, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 187 games by Udo Lau, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Udo Lau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Udo 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 | 1,895 | 2,205 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 61 | 64 | 62 | 32.6% |
| As White | 92 | 36 | 28 | 28 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 95 | 25 | 36 | 34 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Udo Lau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Udo Lau's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 78 | 84.8% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 10.9% | 45.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Lau usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Lau usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Lau usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lau usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Lau usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Lau usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 34.2% | 30.8% |
| e5 | 13 | 34.2% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 10 | 26.3% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 94.3% | 51.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Udo Lau's chess games
All 187 games by Udo Lau in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 61 wins, 64 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1992 | Ferenc Portisch | 2,400 | 6th St Ingbert Open | E67 |
| May 2022 | Nikolas Nuesken | 2,311 | Oberliga Nord W 2122 | A40 |
| Dec 2011 | Berthold Wittje | 2,254 | Oberliga Nord W 1112 | A47 |
| Jan 2017 | Olaf Steffens | 2,250 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | B00 |
| Nov 1990 | Bernd Fritze | 2,240 | Regionalliga NordS 9091 | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2020 | 21 | 11 | 2,037 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1993 | 11 | 5 | 2,300 |
| Oberliga Nord W 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,023 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,156 |
| Regionalliga NordS 8990 | 1990 | 9 | 6 | 2,373 |
| 2nd ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,366 |
| Regionalliga NordS 9091 | 1991 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,361 |
| Oberliga Nord W 9394 | 1994 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,133 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Udo Lau's chess games?
187 games by Udo Lau, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Udo Lau has played.
What does Udo Lau play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Udo Lau opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Udo Lau answers 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Udo Lau play as White?
As White, Udo Lau's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Udo Lau play as Black?
As Black, Udo Lau most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Philidor (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Udo Lau's FIDE rating?
Udo Lau is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Udo Lau played?
Our database contains 187 games by Udo Lau, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 64 draws, 62 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Udo Lau?
187 games by Udo 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.