Prepare against Darko Lucan
HRV · World #78,995 classical · FIDE ID 14508176
When preparing against Darko Lucan, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 36 games by Darko Lucan, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Darko Lucan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Darko Lucan 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 | 1,793 | 2,121 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,800 | 1,823 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 1,930 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 10 | 7 | 19 | 27.8% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Darko Lucan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Darko Lucan's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 33.3% |
| e3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Lucan usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Lucan usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Lucan usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Lucan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 58.3% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Darko Lucan's chess games
All 36 games by Darko Lucan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 10 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D94 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Antun Zorman | 1,978 | ch-Osijek Open | B08 |
| Feb 2017 | Goran Turicar | 1,860 | 10th Osijek Open | B22 |
| Feb 2017 | Matos Ascic | 1,713 | 10th Osijek Open | B07 |
| Feb 2012 | Marko Vlaicevic | 1,689 | ch-Osijek Open | B08 |
| Feb 2017 | Ester Juric | 1,455 | 10th Osijek Open | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osijek Open | 2013 | 15 | 5 | 1,784 |
| ch-Osijek Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,870 |
| 10th Osijek Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,886 |
| 6th Osijek Baranja CupT | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 1,927 |
| chT3-CRO East-B | 2005 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,847 |
| 12th Bizovac Metalis Open | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 2,166 |
| 7th Bosnjaci Open | 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1,796 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Darko Lucan's chess games?
36 games by Darko Lucan, from Jul 2004 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 Darko Lucan has played.
What does Darko Lucan play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Darko Lucan opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.e3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Darko Lucan answers 1...d6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games).
What openings does Darko Lucan play as White?
As White, Darko Lucan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Darko Lucan play as Black?
As Black, Darko Lucan most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Darko Lucan's FIDE rating?
Darko Lucan is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess, 1,800 in rapid and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Darko Lucan played?
Our database contains 36 games by Darko Lucan, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Darko Lucan?
36 games by Darko Lucan 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.