Prepare against Denis Lazavik
GM · Belarus · World #110 classical · FIDE ID 13515110
When preparing against Denis Lazavik, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as Black, 26.2% over 126 games.
Our database contains 5,400 games by Denis Lazavik, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Denis Lazavik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis Lazavik 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 | 2,621 | 2,621 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,624 | 2,624 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,644 | 2,652 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5,400 | 3,144 | 1,305 | 951 | 58.2% |
| As White | 2,716 | 1,722 | 584 | 410 | 63.4% |
| As Black | 2,684 | 1,422 | 721 | 541 | 53.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis Lazavik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis Lazavik's side.
First moves as White (2,716 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 2,306 | 84.9% | 73.7% |
| e4 | 181 | 6.7% | 81.2% |
| c4 | 135 | 5.0% | 70.4% |
| Nf3 | 90 | 3.3% | 75.6% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 73.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Lazavik usually continues c4 (72.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Lazavik usually continues c4 (73.4% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Lazavik usually continues c4 (74.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 81.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Lazavik usually continues Nf3 (81.2% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Lazavik usually continues Nf3 (84.7% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Lazavik usually continues d4 (67.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,295 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 635 | 49.0% | 58.0% |
| c5 | 589 | 45.5% | 73.3% |
| c6 | 58 | 4.5% | 76.7% |
| e6 | 10 | 0.8% | 65.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (907 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 532 | 58.7% | 64.5% |
| d5 | 262 | 28.9% | 66.2% |
| f5 | 112 | 12.3% | 80.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Denis Lazavik's chess games
All 5,400 games by Denis Lazavik in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 3,144 wins, 1,305 draws, 951 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 423 | 257/112/54 | 60.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 405 | 239/98/68 | 59.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 222 | 131/48/43 | 59.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 210 | 142/40/28 | 67.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 134 | 89/23/22 | 66.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 127 | 96/14/17 | 75.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 91 | 55/28/8 | 60.4% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 70 | 39/16/15 | 55.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 68 | 36/21/11 | 52.9% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 63 | 40/14/9 | 63.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 205 | 131/38/36 | 63.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 170 | 85/51/34 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 169 | 89/47/33 | 52.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 139 | 93/26/20 | 66.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 134 | 102/15/17 | 76.1% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 126 | 33/71/22 | 26.2% |
| D02 | London System | 107 | 57/18/32 | 53.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 101 | 46/37/18 | 45.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 97 | 40/36/21 | 41.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 89 | 38/30/21 | 42.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Carlsen,M | 2,841 | 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | D10 |
| Dec 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,813 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A13 |
| Dec 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,801 | World Blitz 2024 | E24 |
| Nov 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,795 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | E94 |
| Apr 2026 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 2,780 | Chess.com Open Playoffs | C85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,908 | 2,175.5 | 2,655 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 229 | 173 | 2,717 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 66 | 51.5 | 2,737 |
| SpeedChess Final 2025 | 2026 | 51 | 21.5 | 2,762 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 42 | 27 | 2,755 |
| chess.com SpeedChess | 2025 | 41 | 24.5 | 2,832 |
| Chess.com U20 Speed | 2023 | 39 | 25 | 2,724 |
| Juniors Speed Qual Europe | 2021 | 35 | 21.5 | 2,674 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hikaru Nakamura (87 games) · Magnus Carlsen (82 games) · Erigaisi Arjun (62 games) · Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (52 games) · Alexey Sarana (46 games) · Wesley So (44 games) · Alireza Firouzja (41 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (40 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis Lazavik's chess games?
5,400 games by Denis Lazavik, from Jul 2015 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 Denis Lazavik has played.
What does Denis Lazavik play on the first move as White?
Across 2,716 games with White in our database, Denis Lazavik opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis Lazavik answers 1...e5 (49% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Denis Lazavik play as White?
As White, Denis Lazavik's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (423 games, 60.8% win rate); Indian Defense (405 games, 59.0% win rate); Slav Defense (222 games, 59.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,716 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis Lazavik play as Black?
As Black, Denis Lazavik most often plays: Sicilian (205 games, 63.9% win rate); Indian Defense (170 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (169 games, 52.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,684 games.
What is Denis Lazavik's FIDE rating?
Denis Lazavik is currently rated 2,621 in classical chess, 2,624 in rapid and 2,644 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,621 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Denis Lazavik played?
Our database contains 5,400 games by Denis Lazavik, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 3,144 wins, 1,305 draws, 951 losses (58.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis Lazavik?
5,400 games by Denis Lazavik 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.