Prepare against Igor Lulic
HRV · World #24,473 classical · FIDE ID 14508460
When preparing against Igor Lulic, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 29.6% over 27 games.
Our database contains 155 games by Igor Lulic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Lulic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Lulic 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 | 2,022 | 2,093 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 52 | 27 | 76 | 33.5% |
| As White | 79 | 28 | 14 | 37 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 76 | 24 | 13 | 39 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Lulic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Lulic's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 100.0% | 44.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Lulic usually continues Nf3 (43.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Lulic usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lulic usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 66.0% | 41.9% |
| e5 | 16 | 34.0% | 34.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 94.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Igor Lulic's chess games
All 155 games by Igor Lulic 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: 52 wins, 27 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 27 | 8/4/15 | 29.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| C22 | Center Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2002 | Darko Doric | 2,253 | Mediterranean Cup | B53 |
| Dec 2013 | Robert Veleski | 2,242 | Zadar Open B 20th | C50 |
| May 2015 | Zelimir Sasvari | 2,201 | CRO-CupT final | B30 |
| Apr 2010 | Dragan Grguric | 2,143 | chT2-CRO West | B53 |
| Sep 2004 | Anton Tomicic | 2,118 | 13th chT-CRO U20 | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO West | 2020 | 40 | 16.5 | 1,922 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2004 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,097 |
| 17th chT-CRO U20 | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 1,943 |
| chT3-CRO West | 2011 | 9 | 8 | 2,122 |
| 13th chT-CRO U20 | 2004 | 9 | 3 | 1,960 |
| Mediterranean Cup | 2002 | 9 | 2 | 2,077 |
| Zadar Open | 2004 | 7 | 1 | 2,038 |
| 15th Kastav ZNG111 Open | 2012 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,153 |
Interactive opening tree from all 155 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Lulic's chess games?
155 games by Igor Lulic, 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 Igor Lulic has played.
What does Igor Lulic play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Igor Lulic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Lulic answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Igor Lulic play as White?
As White, Igor Lulic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Center Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Lulic play as Black?
As Black, Igor Lulic most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Igor Lulic's FIDE rating?
Igor Lulic is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (May 2012).
How many games has Igor Lulic played?
Our database contains 155 games by Igor Lulic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 27 draws, 76 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Lulic?
155 games by Igor Lulic 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.