Prepare against Kristijan Lalic
HRV · World #9,139 classical · FIDE ID 14508001
Our database contains 213 games by Kristijan Lalic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kristijan Lalic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristijan 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 | 2,184 | 2,295 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,207 | 2,254 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,174 | 2,273 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 213 | 84 | 71 | 58 | 39.4% |
| As White | 104 | 43 | 35 | 26 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 109 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristijan Lalic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristijan Lalic's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 80.8% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 15 | 14.4% | 46.7% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Lalic usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Lalic usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Lalic usually continues d4 (77.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Lalic usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Lalic usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Lalic usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 66.2% | 48.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 12.3% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 7.7% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.6% | 83.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 64.5% | 65.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Kristijan Lalic's chess games
All 213 games by Kristijan Lalic 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: 84 wins, 71 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Mladen Trbojevic | 2,354 | 12th Osijek Open | A48 |
| Jan 2008 | Adnan Avdic | 2,293 | 2nd Zupanja Open B | C43 |
| Mar 2009 | Leo Pecnik | 2,277 | Zagreb Open B | B71 |
| Oct 2013 | Slavko S Rosic | 2,273 | chT2-CRO East | B55 |
| Jun 2019 | Miro Bobanac | 2,261 | 1st Gradiste Open | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO East | 2014 | 41 | 21.5 | 2,241 |
| chT2-CRO Ost | 2016 | 22 | 12 | 2,260 |
| Osijek Open | 2008 | 19 | 13 | 2,307 |
| chT-CRO2c | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,240 |
| chT-CRO | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| 26th Bosnjaci Open | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,282 |
| 6th Solta Open | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,190 |
| 9th Solta Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,074 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristijan Lalic's chess games?
213 games by Kristijan Lalic, 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 Kristijan Lalic has played.
What does Kristijan Lalic play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Kristijan Lalic opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristijan Lalic answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Kristijan Lalic play as White?
As White, Kristijan Lalic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristijan Lalic play as Black?
As Black, Kristijan Lalic most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Kristijan Lalic's FIDE rating?
Kristijan Lalic is currently rated 2,184 in classical chess, 2,207 in rapid and 2,174 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,295 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Kristijan Lalic played?
Our database contains 213 games by Kristijan Lalic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 71 draws, 58 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristijan Lalic?
213 games by Kristijan 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.