Prepare against Waldemar Laurenz
DEU · World #31,853 classical · FIDE ID 4686772
When preparing against Waldemar Laurenz, expect 1.Nf3 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 42 games by Waldemar Laurenz, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Waldemar Laurenz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Waldemar Laurenz 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 | 1,975 | 2,144 | Oct 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 38.1% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Waldemar Laurenz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Waldemar Laurenz's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 15 | 75.0% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 25.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 75% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Laurenz usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Laurenz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Laurenz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Laurenz usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Laurenz usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Laurenz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Waldemar Laurenz's chess games
All 42 games by Waldemar Laurenz in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 16 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Milan Kandic | 2,263 | 29th Moehnesee Cup | B10 |
| Oct 2003 | Ninoslav Martincevic | 2,245 | NRW Class2 0304 | B07 |
| Nov 2013 | Dirk Hachmeister | 2,188 | NRW Class2 1314 | A17 |
| Aug 2003 | Dirk Norbert Jansen | 2,164 | 29th Moehnesee Cup | A90 |
| Dec 2013 | Christoph Kortenbusch | 2,048 | NRW Class2 1314 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRW Class1 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,952 |
| 36th Moehnesee Cup | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,811 |
| Lippstadt Turm Open | 2009 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,058 |
| Lippstadt Open | 2000 | 3 | 2 | 2,621 |
| 29th Moehnesee Cup | 2003 | 2 | 2 | 2,613 |
| NRW Class2 1314 | 2013 | 2 | 2 | 2,518 |
| NRW Class1 0405 | 2005 | 2 | 1 | 2,009 |
| NRW Class2 0304 | 2004 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,432 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Waldemar Laurenz's chess games?
42 games by Waldemar Laurenz, from Oct 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 Waldemar Laurenz has played.
What does Waldemar Laurenz play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Waldemar Laurenz opens with 1.Nf3 (75% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Waldemar Laurenz answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Waldemar Laurenz play as White?
As White, Waldemar Laurenz's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Waldemar Laurenz play as Black?
As Black, Waldemar Laurenz most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Waldemar Laurenz's FIDE rating?
Waldemar Laurenz is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Waldemar Laurenz played?
Our database contains 42 games by Waldemar Laurenz, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Waldemar Laurenz?
42 games by Waldemar Laurenz 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.