Prepare against Lara Marija Zagar
HRV · World #118,958 classical · FIDE ID 14568870
When preparing against Lara Marija Zagar, expect 1.Nf3 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 51 games by Lara Marija Zagar, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lara Marija Zagar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lara Marija Zagar 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 | 1,676 | 1,676 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,594 | 1,635 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,705 | 1,705 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 19 | 20 | 12 | 37.3% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 27 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lara Marija Zagar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lara Marija Zagar's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 11 | 45.8% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 10 | 41.7% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 46% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Zagar usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Zagar usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …Nc6 (9% of these games) — Zagar usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 65.0% score
- …e5 (90% of these games) — Zagar usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Zagar usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 89.5% | 52.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Lara Marija Zagar's chess games
All 51 games by Lara Marija Zagar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - 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: 19 wins, 20 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Neva Savic | 1,790 | ch-CRO U13 Girls | B84 |
| Aug 2020 | Franka Paulic | 1,734 | ch-CRO U11 Girls | C45 |
| Jun 2022 | Paula Juric | 1,734 | ch-CRO U13 Girls | C45 |
| Jun 2022 | Katarina Benic | 1,639 | ch-CRO U13 Girls | B50 |
| Aug 2020 | Ivana Fiolic | 1,639 | ch-CRO U11 Girls | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U11 Girls | 2020 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,583 |
| ch-CRO U13 Girls | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,650 |
| ch-CRO U13 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,351 |
| ch-CRO U15 Girls | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,552 |
| XXXV. Juniorsko prvenstvo Hrvatske 2026. | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,646 |
| New Zagreb Classic 2026 - Open C | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,540 |
| 35. Juniorsko Prvenstvo Hrvatske | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,633 |
| chT-CRO U16 Girls | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 916 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lara Marija Zagar's chess games?
51 games by Lara Marija Zagar, from Apr 2018 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 Lara Marija Zagar has played.
What does Lara Marija Zagar play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Lara Marija Zagar opens with 1.Nf3 (46% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lara Marija Zagar answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Lara Marija Zagar play as White?
As White, Lara Marija Zagar's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lara Marija Zagar play as Black?
As Black, Lara Marija Zagar most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Lara Marija Zagar's FIDE rating?
Lara Marija Zagar is currently rated 1,676 in classical chess, 1,594 in rapid and 1,705 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,676 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Lara Marija Zagar played?
Our database contains 51 games by Lara Marija Zagar, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 20 draws, 12 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lara Marija Zagar?
51 games by Lara Marija Zagar 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.