Prepare against Dusan Lekic
IM · Montenegro · World #6,865 classical · FIDE ID 905330
When preparing against Dusan Lekic, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 1,228 games by Dusan Lekic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dusan Lekic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dusan Lekic 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 | 2,227 | 2,439 | Dec 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,353 | 2,436 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,242 | 2,362 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,228 | 406 | 547 | 274 | 33.1% |
| As White | 602 | 225 | 269 | 107 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 626 | 181 | 278 | 167 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dusan Lekic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dusan Lekic's side.
First moves as White (602 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 396 | 65.8% | 58.8% |
| e4 | 128 | 21.3% | 56.6% |
| c4 | 57 | 9.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Lekic usually continues c4 (55.8% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Lekic usually continues c4 (60.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Lekic usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Lekic usually continues Nf3 (56.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Lekic usually continues d4 (59.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Lekic usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (278 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 155 | 55.8% | 55.5% |
| c5 | 122 | 43.9% | 54.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 131 | 58.2% | 45.4% |
| d5 | 94 | 41.8% | 45.2% |
Dusan Lekic's chess games
All 1,228 games by Dusan Lekic 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: 406 wins, 547 draws, 274 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 72 | 33/30/9 | 45.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 69 | 22/32/15 | 31.9% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 38 | 14/14/10 | 36.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 31 | 10/11/10 | 32.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 29 | 8/15/6 | 27.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 9/9/10 | 32.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 27 | 5/18/4 | 18.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 7/13/3 | 30.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 20 | 11/6/3 | 55.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 64 | 11/31/22 | 17.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 63 | 25/22/16 | 39.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 61 | 17/26/18 | 27.9% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 37 | 11/12/14 | 29.7% |
| A33 | English Opening | 23 | 10/11/2 | 43.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 23 | 4/11/8 | 17.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 5/11/5 | 23.8% |
| D02 | London System | 20 | 7/10/3 | 35.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 20 | 3/9/8 | 15.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 7/10/2 | 36.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Vadim Milov | 2,615 | Oberliga Baden 1617 | D44 |
| Aug 1999 | Zdenko Kozul | 2,612 | chT-BIH | D15 |
| Jul 2014 | Alexander Zubarev | 2,583 | 7th Paleochora Open | D55 |
| Dec 2013 | Sandro Mareco | 2,581 | 37th Zuerich Open | E15 |
| Nov 2013 | Suat Atalik | 2,572 | 27th Belgrade Trophy | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-MNT | 2024 | 104 | 60.5 | 2,405 |
| chT-YUG | 2002 | 56 | 27.5 | 2,377 |
| ch-YUG sf | 1996 | 36 | 17.5 | 2,358 |
| chT-BIH | 2004 | 25 | 9 | 2,364 |
| chT-SCG | 2004 | 23 | 7.5 | 2,304 |
| YUG Cup | 2001 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,382 |
| MNT CupT | 2023 | 20 | 13 | 2,368 |
| Bar Open | 2010 | 16 | 9 | 2,461 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nikola Djukic (14 games) · Dragan Kosic (13 games) · Blazo Kalezic (12 games) · Dragisa Blagojevic (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dusan Lekic's chess games?
1,228 games by Dusan Lekic, 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 Dusan Lekic has played.
What does Dusan Lekic play on the first move as White?
Across 602 games with White in our database, Dusan Lekic opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dusan Lekic answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does Dusan Lekic play as White?
As White, Dusan Lekic's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (72 games, 45.8% win rate); Slav Defense (69 games, 31.9% win rate); Indian Defense (38 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 602 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dusan Lekic play as Black?
As Black, Dusan Lekic most often plays: Slav Defense (64 games, 17.2% win rate); Sicilian (63 games, 39.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (61 games, 27.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 626 games.
What is Dusan Lekic's FIDE rating?
Dusan Lekic is currently rated 2,227 in classical chess, 2,353 in rapid and 2,242 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,439 (Dec 2014).
How many games has Dusan Lekic played?
Our database contains 1,228 games by Dusan Lekic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 406 wins, 547 draws, 274 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dusan Lekic?
1,228 games by Dusan Lekic 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.