Prepare against Dorin Lazar
FM · Romania · World #23,571 classical · FIDE ID 1200968
Our database contains 76 games by Dorin Lazar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dorin Lazar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dorin Lazar 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 | 2,028 | 2,200 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,008 | 2,126 | Nov 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,047 | 2,076 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 18 | 23 | 35 | 23.7% |
| As White | 40 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 36 | 4 | 12 | 20 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dorin Lazar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dorin Lazar's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 29 | 72.5% | 46.6% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 17.5% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 10.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 73% of White games, 46.6% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Lazar usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Lazar usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Lazar usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Lazar usually continues d3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Lazar usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Lazar usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 90.0% | 36.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 27.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Dorin Lazar's chess games
All 76 games by Dorin Lazar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 18 wins, 23 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B37 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Calin Dragomirescu | 2,315 | chT-ROM | E62 |
| Nov 2014 | Cristian-Gabriel Voiteanu | 2,213 | chT-ROM | A53 |
| Oct 2015 | David Gavrilescu | 2,208 | chT2-ROM | A37 |
| Oct 2011 | Iulian Turcu | 2,205 | chT-ROM Div A | D79 |
| Oct 2013 | Stefan Telea | 2,092 | chT2-ROM | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2014 | 23 | 5.5 | 2,104 |
| chT2-ROM | 2015 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,029 |
| 12th Wattens Open | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,103 |
| 14th Wattens Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,143 |
| 9th Wattens Open | 1994 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,096 |
| chT-ROM Div A | 2011 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,957 |
| 18th Arad Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,965 |
| 1st Kranj Open | 2004 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,305 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dorin Lazar's chess games?
76 games by Dorin Lazar, from Apr 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 Dorin Lazar has played.
What does Dorin Lazar play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Dorin Lazar opens with 1.c4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dorin Lazar answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Dorin Lazar play as White?
As White, Dorin Lazar's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dorin Lazar play as Black?
As Black, Dorin Lazar most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Dorin Lazar's FIDE rating?
Dorin Lazar is currently rated 2,028 in classical chess, 2,008 in rapid and 2,047 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Dorin Lazar played?
Our database contains 76 games by Dorin Lazar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 23 draws, 35 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dorin Lazar?
76 games by Dorin Lazar 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.