Prepare against Dragan M Lukic
FM · Serbia · World #15,691 classical · FIDE ID 902497
When preparing against Dragan M Lukic, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 44.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 119 games by Dragan M Lukic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dragan M Lukic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dragan M Lukic 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 | 2,098 | 2,307 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,131 | 2,190 | Jan 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,051 | 2,288 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 45 | 33 | 41 | 37.8% |
| As White | 58 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 61 | 24 | 17 | 20 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dragan M Lukic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dragan M Lukic's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 89.7% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Lukic usually continues Nf3 (40.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Lukic usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Lukic usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lukic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Lukic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Lukic usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 80.6% | 54.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 9.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 77.3% | 52.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Dragan M Lukic's chess games
All 119 games by Dragan M Lukic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 45 wins, 33 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 25 | 11/5/9 | 44.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1993 | Branko Stanojevic | 2,380 | 36th YUG-Cup | A42 |
| Oct 2005 | Milos Jovicic | 2,365 | chT-Belgrade | D46 |
| Sep 2008 | Dragovan Nikolic | 2,307 | chT2-SRB West | B38 |
| Sep 2010 | Dejan Zivkovic | 2,281 | chT2-SRB West | A48 |
| Oct 2010 | Slavisa Milosevic | 2,280 | chT2-SRB West | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SRB West | 2010 | 37 | 23 | 2,335 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2011 | 11 | 4 | 2,193 |
| chT2-SRB East | 2015 | 10 | 9 | 2,315 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,150 |
| chT3-SRB East | 2014 | 6 | 5 | 2,152 |
| 36th YUG-Cup | 1993 | 6 | 1 | 2,078 |
| Belgrade Jezero Open | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,158 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2005 | 6 | 2 | 2,210 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dragan M Lukic's chess games?
119 games by Dragan M Lukic, from Apr 2003 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 Dragan M Lukic has played.
What does Dragan M Lukic play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Dragan M Lukic opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dragan M Lukic answers 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games).
What openings does Dragan M Lukic play as White?
As White, Dragan M Lukic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dragan M Lukic play as Black?
As Black, Dragan M Lukic most often plays: Alekhine Defense (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Dragan M Lukic's FIDE rating?
Dragan M Lukic is currently rated 2,098 in classical chess, 2,131 in rapid and 2,051 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Dragan M Lukic played?
Our database contains 119 games by Dragan M Lukic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 33 draws, 41 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dragan M Lukic?
119 games by Dragan M Lukic 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.