Prepare against Laura Unuk
IM · SVN · World #4,075 classical · FIDE ID 14609215
When preparing against Laura Unuk, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 25.7% over 35 games.
Our database contains 1,931 games by Laura Unuk, covering Jan 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Laura Unuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laura Unuk 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 | 2,301 | 2,407 | Aug 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,328 | 2,328 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,262 | 2,295 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,931 | 859 | 500 | 572 | 44.5% |
| As White | 975 | 484 | 230 | 261 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 956 | 375 | 270 | 311 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laura Unuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laura Unuk's side.
First moves as White (975 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 797 | 81.7% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 97 | 9.9% | 66.5% |
| c4 | 54 | 5.5% | 62.0% |
| e4 | 25 | 2.6% | 60.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Unuk usually continues c4 (56.9% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Unuk usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Unuk usually continues c4 (60.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 66.5% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Unuk usually continues c4 (80.8% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Unuk usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Unuk usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (487 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 204 | 41.9% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 117 | 24.0% | 52.6% |
| c6 | 104 | 21.4% | 51.9% |
| d5 | 34 | 7.0% | 57.4% |
| d6 | 20 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 0.8% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (309 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 181 | 58.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 90 | 29.1% | 53.3% |
| g6 | 21 | 6.8% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 14 | 4.5% | 57.1% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
Laura Unuk's chess games
All 1,931 games by Laura Unuk in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 859 wins, 500 draws, 572 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 138 | 66/35/37 | 47.8% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 120 | 62/29/29 | 51.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 109 | 53/24/32 | 48.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 48 | 25/12/11 | 52.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 46 | 20/6/20 | 43.5% |
| A39 | English Opening | 34 | 17/10/7 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 34 | 10/13/11 | 29.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 33 | 16/3/14 | 48.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 27 | 14/8/5 | 51.9% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 25 | 17/4/4 | 68.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 55 | 17/19/19 | 30.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 52 | 23/18/11 | 44.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 52 | 18/17/17 | 34.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 39 | 15/11/13 | 38.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 39 | 22/11/6 | 56.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 35 | 9/15/11 | 25.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 34 | 12/7/15 | 35.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 33 | 15/8/10 | 45.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 30 | 13/7/10 | 43.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 30 | 12/6/12 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Bassem Amin | 2,695 | Cappelle Online Bullet Open | A99 |
| May 2021 | Alan Pichot | 2,630 | Europe Echecs Blitz May Open | E04 |
| Dec 2023 | Ferdinand Hellers | 2,595 | ch-EU Rapid | B15 |
| Oct 2020 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,582 | Titled Tue | E15 |
| Nov 2020 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,562 | 11th Bassano del Grappa Open | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 78 | 32.5 | 2,233 |
| chT-SLO w | 2024 | 52 | 36 | 2,232 |
| ch-SLO w | 2016 | 51 | 24 | 1,992 |
| chT-TUR | 2018 | 37 | 17.5 | 2,266 |
| Ljubljana Autumn Open | 2013 | 35 | 26 | 1,979 |
| chT-EU U18 Girls | 2017 | 35 | 25 | 2,259 |
| Mitropa Cup w | 2023 | 34 | 22 | 2,353 |
| 2nd Ljubljana Open | 2014 | 27 | 20 | 1,934 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ivana Hrescak (16 games) · Yuliia Osmak (12 games) · Lara Janzelj (12 games) · Mirjana Medic (11 games) · Barbara Skuhala (11 games) · Petra Kejzar (11 games) · Teja Vidic (11 games) · Eline Roebers (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laura Unuk's chess games?
1,931 games by Laura Unuk, from Jan 2010 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 Laura Unuk has played.
What does Laura Unuk play on the first move as White?
Across 975 games with White in our database, Laura Unuk opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laura Unuk answers 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Laura Unuk play as White?
As White, Laura Unuk's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (138 games, 47.8% win rate); Slav Defense (120 games, 51.7% win rate); Catalan (109 games, 48.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 975 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laura Unuk play as Black?
As Black, Laura Unuk most often plays: Indian Defense (55 games, 30.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (52 games, 44.2% win rate); Slav Defense (52 games, 34.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 956 games.
What is Laura Unuk's FIDE rating?
Laura Unuk is currently rated 2,301 in classical chess, 2,328 in rapid and 2,262 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,407 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Laura Unuk played?
Our database contains 1,931 games by Laura Unuk, covering Jan 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 859 wins, 500 draws, 572 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laura Unuk?
1,931 games by Laura Unuk 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.