Prepare against Krisjanis Lazars
CM · LVA · World #18,282 classical · FIDE ID 11635452
When preparing against Krisjanis Lazars, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Taimanov as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 160 games by Krisjanis Lazars, covering Apr 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Krisjanis Lazars's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krisjanis Lazars 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 | 2,149 | 2,073 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,101 | 2,131 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,080 | 2,132 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 52 | 21 | 87 | 32.5% |
| As White | 78 | 29 | 11 | 38 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 82 | 23 | 10 | 49 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krisjanis Lazars's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krisjanis Lazars's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 89.7% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Lazars usually continues Nf3 (45.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Lazars usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Lazars usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Lazars usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Lazars usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 97.3% | 36.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Krisjanis Lazars's chess games
All 160 games by Krisjanis Lazars in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - Sep 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, 21 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 19 | 3/5/11 | 15.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Ivan Yeletsky | 2,414 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | A20 |
| Aug 2026 | Tomas Likavsky | 2,394 | Chess Slovak Open Skalica 2026 | Blitz | E00 |
| Apr 2026 | Rose Atwell | 2,390 | Titled Tuesday | A46 |
| Aug 2026 | Amir Zouaghi | 2,370 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | B40 |
| Aug 2026 | Rout Padmini | 2,351 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 87 | 34 | 2,093 |
| Chess Slovak Open Skalica 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,994 |
| Chess Slovak Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,171 |
| Guba Open | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 1,739 |
| 2026. gada Rīgas atklātais čempionāts ātrajā šahā | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,364 |
| 2026. gada Latvijas čempionāts blicā | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 2,104 |
| Baltic Countries Blitz | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 2,107 |
| Panevezys Open | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,813 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krisjanis Lazars's chess games?
160 games by Krisjanis Lazars, from Apr 2022 to Sep 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 Krisjanis Lazars has played.
What does Krisjanis Lazars play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Krisjanis Lazars opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krisjanis Lazars answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Krisjanis Lazars play as White?
As White, Krisjanis Lazars's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krisjanis Lazars play as Black?
As Black, Krisjanis Lazars most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Krisjanis Lazars's FIDE rating?
Krisjanis Lazars is currently rated 2,149 in classical chess, 2,101 in rapid and 2,080 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Krisjanis Lazars played?
Our database contains 160 games by Krisjanis Lazars, covering Apr 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 21 draws, 87 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krisjanis Lazars?
160 games by Krisjanis Lazars 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.