Prepare against Dragan Lalic
FM · Serbia · World #6,912 classical · FIDE ID 902306
Our database contains 175 games by Dragan Lalic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dragan Lalic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dragan 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 | 2,226 | 2,395 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,275 | 2,275 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,283 | 2,283 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 55 | 83 | 37 | 31.4% |
| As White | 85 | 31 | 40 | 14 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 90 | 24 | 43 | 23 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dragan Lalic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dragan Lalic's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 72 | 84.7% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 9 | 10.6% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 85% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Lalic usually continues g3 (68.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Lalic usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Lalic usually continues b3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Lalic usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Lalic usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Lalic usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 35 | 70.0% | 51.4% |
| c5 | 8 | 16.0% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 52.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 19.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
Dragan Lalic's chess games
All 175 games by Dragan Lalic 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: 55 wins, 83 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| E66 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 32 | 9/15/8 | 28.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Nana Ioseliani | 2,470 | Jyvaskyla Open | A81 |
| Oct 2008 | Atanas Kizov | 2,439 | chT-Vojvodina | B08 |
| Jan 1989 | Goran A Kosanovic | 2,410 | Belgrade Open | A41 |
| Jan 1990 | Bogdan Podlesnik | 2,380 | ch-YUG sf | B09 |
| Sep 2006 | Andjelko Dragojlovic | 2,368 | chT-Vojvodina | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Vojvodina | 2015 | 60 | 32.5 | 2,324 |
| chT-Vojvodina 2nd League | 2013 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,222 |
| ch-YUG sf | 1990 | 13 | 6 | 2,356 |
| chT-SCG Vojvodina | 2004 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,339 |
| Vojvodina Cup | 2008 | 10 | 7 | 2,397 |
| chT2-Vojvodina | 2011 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,418 |
| Zrenjanin | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,153 |
| Belgrade Open | 1989 | 9 | 5 | 2,407 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dragan Lalic's chess games?
175 games by Dragan Lalic, 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 Dragan Lalic has played.
What does Dragan Lalic play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Dragan Lalic opens with 1.Nf3 (85% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dragan Lalic answers 1...d6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Dragan Lalic play as White?
As White, Dragan Lalic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dragan Lalic play as Black?
As Black, Dragan Lalic most often plays: Pirc Defense (32 games, 28.1% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Dragan Lalic's FIDE rating?
Dragan Lalic is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess, 2,275 in rapid and 2,283 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,395 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Dragan Lalic played?
Our database contains 175 games by Dragan Lalic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 83 draws, 37 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dragan Lalic?
175 games by Dragan 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.