Prepare against Lara Zagorac
WFM · HRV · World #9,539 classical · FIDE ID 14580250
When preparing against Lara Zagorac, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 294 games by Lara Zagorac, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lara Zagorac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lara Zagorac 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 | 2,178 | 2,178 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 1,979 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,991 | 2,064 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 294 | 118 | 77 | 99 | 40.1% |
| As White | 143 | 66 | 34 | 43 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 151 | 52 | 43 | 56 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lara Zagorac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lara Zagorac's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 55.2% | 60.8% |
| c4 | 33 | 23.1% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 19.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Zagorac usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zagorac usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Zagorac usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 63.6% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Zagorac usually continues Nc3 (69.2% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Zagorac usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Zagorac usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 59 | 64.1% | 52.5% |
| c5 | 33 | 35.9% | 56.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 63.4% | 40.4% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 36.6% | 40.0% |
Lara Zagorac's chess games
All 294 games by Lara Zagorac in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 118 wins, 77 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 32 | 12/12/8 | 37.5% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| E61 | English Opening | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Luka Karlusic | 2,316 | 13th Split Open | E15 |
| Aug 2026 | Srdjan Sale | 2,245 | 15th Split Open 2026 | E69 |
| Apr 2024 | Zoran Popovic | 2,224 | Banja Luka Open A | E60 |
| Mar 2024 | Adina-Maria Hamdouchi | 2,213 | Mediterranean Flower w 24th | A38 |
| Mar 2024 | Barbara Skuhala | 2,188 | Mediterranean Flower w 24th | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U13 Girls | 2023 | 18 | 15 | 1,606 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,718 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv w | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,016 |
| 14th Portoroz Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,961 |
| ch-EU Union U12 18th | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,551 |
| 26th Mediterranean Flower | 2026 | 9 | 2 | 1,904 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U12 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,548 |
| Mediterranean Flower w 24th | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lara Zagorac's chess games?
294 games by Lara Zagorac, from May 2019 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 Lara Zagorac has played.
What does Lara Zagorac play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Lara Zagorac opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lara Zagorac answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games).
What openings does Lara Zagorac play as White?
As White, Lara Zagorac's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 64.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lara Zagorac play as Black?
As Black, Lara Zagorac most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Lara Zagorac's FIDE rating?
Lara Zagorac is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 1,991 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Lara Zagorac played?
Our database contains 294 games by Lara Zagorac, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 77 draws, 99 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lara Zagorac?
294 games by Lara Zagorac 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.