Prepare against Lazar Nestorovic
IM · Serbia · World #4,087 classical · FIDE ID 937517
Our database contains 1,143 games by Lazar Nestorovic, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lazar Nestorovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lazar Nestorovic 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 | 2,300 | 2,428 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,361 | 2,421 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,442 | 2,462 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,143 | 469 | 344 | 330 | 41.0% |
| As White | 590 | 270 | 175 | 145 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 553 | 199 | 169 | 185 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lazar Nestorovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lazar Nestorovic's side.
First moves as White (590 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 544 | 92.2% | 61.6% |
| d4 | 34 | 5.8% | 54.4% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 61.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Nestorovic usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Nestorovic usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Nestorovic usually continues d4 (64.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Nestorovic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Nestorovic usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Nestorovic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (274 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 224 | 81.8% | 53.3% |
| e5 | 25 | 9.1% | 52.0% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 3.3% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 7 | 2.6% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 1.5% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 163 | 87.6% | 50.3% |
| d5 | 13 | 7.0% | 57.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Lazar Nestorovic's chess games
All 1,143 games by Lazar Nestorovic in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 469 wins, 344 draws, 330 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 72 | 26/17/29 | 36.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 49 | 20/19/10 | 40.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 34 | 24/8/2 | 70.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 12/4/3 | 63.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| C41 | Philidor | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 91 | 42/18/31 | 46.2% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 63 | 27/14/22 | 42.9% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 31 | 14/6/11 | 45.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 28 | 11/9/8 | 39.3% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 24 | 7/13/4 | 29.2% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 7/8/7 | 31.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 5/12/4 | 23.8% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 1/5/7 | 7.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Branko Damljanovic | 2,557 | 9th ch-SRB Central Open A | E11 |
| Mar 2009 | Masan Bubanja | 2,550 | 10th ch-EU | A20 |
| Jun 2013 | Matej Sebenik | 2,519 | 43rd Sarajevo Bosna Open A | E99 |
| Apr 2011 | Petar Drenchev | 2,517 | Skopje Karposh Open | B06 |
| Jul 2017 | Milan Zajic | 2,513 | 10th Paracin Summer Open A | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB | 2019 | 56 | 27 | 2,380 |
| Belgrade Spring Open | 2010 | 45 | 26.5 | 2,172 |
| Belgrade Winter Open | 2011 | 34 | 19.5 | 2,262 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 33 | 19.5 | 2,339 |
| ch-SRB U18 | 2011 | 29 | 21.5 | 2,288 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2009 | 27 | 17 | 2,397 |
| ch-Belgrade | 2014 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,275 |
| chT-Srpska Republic 1st League | 2014 | 21 | 10 | 2,418 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lazar Nestorovic's chess games?
1,143 games by Lazar Nestorovic, from Oct 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 Lazar Nestorovic has played.
What does Lazar Nestorovic play on the first move as White?
Across 590 games with White in our database, Lazar Nestorovic opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lazar Nestorovic answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Lazar Nestorovic play as White?
As White, Lazar Nestorovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (72 games, 36.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (49 games, 40.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (34 games, 70.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 590 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lazar Nestorovic play as Black?
As Black, Lazar Nestorovic most often plays: Sicilian (91 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (63 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (31 games, 45.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 553 games.
What is Lazar Nestorovic's FIDE rating?
Lazar Nestorovic is currently rated 2,300 in classical chess, 2,361 in rapid and 2,442 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,428 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Lazar Nestorovic played?
Our database contains 1,143 games by Lazar Nestorovic, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 469 wins, 344 draws, 330 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lazar Nestorovic?
1,143 games by Lazar Nestorovic 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.