Prepare against Bogdan Lalic
GM · HRV · World #4,198 classical · FIDE ID 409081
When preparing against Bogdan Lalic, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 17.4% over 46 games.
Our database contains 4,135 games by Bogdan Lalic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bogdan Lalic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bogdan Lalic 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 | 2,297 | 2,549 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,334 | 2,552 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,393 | 2,569 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,135 | 1,446 | 2,447 | 242 | 35.0% |
| As White | 2,079 | 912 | 1,093 | 74 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 2,056 | 534 | 1,354 | 168 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bogdan Lalic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bogdan Lalic's side.
First moves as White (2,079 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,429 | 68.7% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 314 | 15.1% | 77.5% |
| Nf3 | 234 | 11.3% | 69.9% |
| e4 | 101 | 4.9% | 66.8% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Lalic usually continues c4 (68.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Lalic usually continues c4 (66.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Lalic usually continues c4 (60.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 77.5% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Lalic usually continues Nc3 (78.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Lalic usually continues Nc3 (76.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Lalic usually continues Nc3 (77.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (900 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 366 | 40.7% | 64.6% |
| e5 | 270 | 30.0% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 140 | 15.6% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 90 | 10.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 15 | 1.7% | 63.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 0.8% | 78.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (739 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 526 | 71.2% | 59.5% |
| d5 | 152 | 20.6% | 56.6% |
| e6 | 46 | 6.2% | 63.0% |
| d6 | 11 | 1.5% | 72.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.4% | 66.7% |
Bogdan Lalic's chess games
All 4,135 games by Bogdan Lalic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 1,446 wins, 2,447 draws, 242 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 241 | 98/137/6 | 40.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 226 | 73/149/4 | 32.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 151 | 69/78/4 | 45.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 125 | 65/57/3 | 52.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 116 | 74/37/5 | 63.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 112 | 37/71/4 | 33.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 108 | 35/67/6 | 32.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 77 | 39/36/2 | 50.6% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 62 | 23/34/5 | 37.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 61 | 27/33/1 | 44.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 132 | 59/64/9 | 44.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 120 | 23/90/7 | 19.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 98 | 26/63/9 | 26.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 87 | 19/56/12 | 21.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 61 | 11/45/5 | 18.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 60 | 14/45/1 | 23.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 57 | 13/40/4 | 22.8% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 55 | 14/38/3 | 25.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 52 | 11/35/6 | 21.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 46 | 8/36/2 | 17.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1999 | Michael Adams | 2,708 | Kilkenny Masters | C42 |
| Sep 2000 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,702 | EU-Cup 16th | A39 |
| Sep 1996 | Alexei Shirov | 2,685 | Olympiad-32 | B90 |
| Jun 2007 | Vadim Milov | 2,676 | chT-FRA Top 16 Gp Haute | D85 |
| Sep 1996 | Judit Polgar | 2,665 | Olympiad-32 | D83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2013 | 116 | 65 | 2,554 |
| CRO Cup | 2023 | 36 | 20.5 | 2,484 |
| Redbus KO | 2002 | 35 | 20.5 | 2,613 |
| ch-YUG | 1989 | 33 | 18.5 | 2,518 |
| Sarajevo | 1988 | 30 | 16.5 | 2,542 |
| CRO-Cup | 2000 | 30 | 19.5 | 2,615 |
| Isle of Man Open | 1997 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,595 |
| Zadar Open | 2004 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,483 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Zdenko Kozul (22 games) · Ognjen Cvitan (17 games) · Mladen Palac (17 games) · Mark L Hebden (17 games) · Keith C Arkell (16 games) · Michael Adams (14 games) · Zoran Jovanovic (13 games) · Kevin Spraggett (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bogdan Lalic's chess games?
4,135 games by Bogdan Lalic, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Bogdan Lalic has played.
What does Bogdan Lalic play on the first move as White?
Across 2,079 games with White in our database, Bogdan Lalic opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bogdan Lalic answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Bogdan Lalic play as White?
As White, Bogdan Lalic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (241 games, 40.7% win rate); Slav Defense (226 games, 32.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (151 games, 45.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,079 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bogdan Lalic play as Black?
As Black, Bogdan Lalic most often plays: Sicilian (132 games, 44.7% win rate); Indian Defense (120 games, 19.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (98 games, 26.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,056 games.
What is Bogdan Lalic's FIDE rating?
Bogdan Lalic is currently rated 2,297 in classical chess, 2,334 in rapid and 2,393 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,549 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Bogdan Lalic played?
Our database contains 4,135 games by Bogdan Lalic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,446 wins, 2,447 draws, 242 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bogdan Lalic?
4,135 games by Bogdan Lalic 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.