Prepare against David Lesar
HRV · World #30,645 classical · FIDE ID 14520753
Our database contains 113 games by David Lesar, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Lesar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Lesar 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 | 1,982 | 1,982 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,891 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 1,911 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 42 | 25 | 46 | 37.2% |
| As White | 47 | 19 | 10 | 18 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 66 | 23 | 15 | 28 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Lesar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Lesar's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 97.9% | 51.1% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Lesar usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Lesar usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Lesar usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- 1.f4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Lesar usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 100.0% | 47.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 19 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
David Lesar's chess games
All 113 games by David Lesar in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 42 wins, 25 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 6/4/10 | 30.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Ivica Hergotic | 2,077 | Medjimurske Team Cup | B50 |
| Mar 2015 | Miljenko Muha | 2,065 | chT2-CRO Center | A80 |
| Feb 2011 | Branimir Bunjac | 2,029 | Medimurska CupT | B20 |
| Mar 2011 | Miljenko Bozic | 2,001 | chT3B-CRO Center North | C41 |
| Mar 2019 | Miodrag Gakic | 2,000 | Medimurska CupT | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 32 | 11 | 1,886 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2019 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,028 |
| 6th Ptuj Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,794 |
| ch-CRO U13 19th | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 1,776 |
| chT3-CRO | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | – |
| Szombathely Open B | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,753 |
| 18th ch-EU U10 | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 1,842 |
| 26th chT-CRO U20 | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,622 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Lesar's chess games?
113 games by David Lesar, from Jan 2009 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 David Lesar has played.
What does David Lesar play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, David Lesar opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Lesar answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does David Lesar play as White?
As White, David Lesar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Lesar play as Black?
As Black, David Lesar most often plays: Dutch Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is David Lesar's FIDE rating?
David Lesar is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,982 (Jul 2026).
How many games has David Lesar played?
Our database contains 113 games by David Lesar, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 25 draws, 46 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Lesar?
113 games by David Lesar 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.