Prepare against Lazar Petrovic
Serbia · World #28,243 classical · FIDE ID 923001
Our database contains 88 games by Lazar Petrovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lazar Petrovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lazar Petrovic 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 | 1,996 | 2,148 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,963 | 2,009 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,976 | 2,121 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 34 | 14 | 40 | 38.6% |
| As White | 44 | 18 | 6 | 20 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 44 | 16 | 8 | 20 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lazar Petrovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lazar Petrovic's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 56.8% | 44.0% |
| c4 | 13 | 29.5% | 69.2% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 11.4% | 20.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 44.0% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Petrovic usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Petrovic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Petrovic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 69.2% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Petrovic usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Petrovic usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Petrovic usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 45.8% | 31.8% |
| c5 | 10 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Lazar Petrovic's chess games
All 88 games by Lazar Petrovic 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: 34 wins, 14 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E63 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Sasa T Jovanovic | 2,333 | Belgrade Winter Open | A40 |
| Jan 2008 | Pavle Orlov | 2,274 | Belgrade Winter Open | A86 |
| Jan 2008 | Nebojsa Baralic | 2,253 | Belgrade Winter Open | A28 |
| Mar 2008 | Goran Starcevic | 2,236 | Belgrade Spring Open | E51 |
| Oct 2009 | Dusan Mikicic | 2,191 | Belgrade-chT Quality | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Boris Kostic CC | 2018 | 16 | 8 | 2,052 |
| chT2-Vojvodina | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 2,188 |
| Belgrade Winter Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,337 |
| Struga Open U20 | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,533 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2013 | 9 | 2 | 1,705 |
| Belgrade Spring Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,128 |
| 20th Belgrade Trophy | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 2,187 |
| The Vojvodina Team Cup 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,765 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lazar Petrovic's chess games?
88 games by Lazar Petrovic, 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 Lazar Petrovic has played.
What does Lazar Petrovic play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Lazar Petrovic opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lazar Petrovic answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Lazar Petrovic play as White?
As White, Lazar Petrovic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lazar Petrovic play as Black?
As Black, Lazar Petrovic most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Lazar Petrovic's FIDE rating?
Lazar Petrovic is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 1,963 in rapid and 1,976 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Lazar Petrovic played?
Our database contains 88 games by Lazar Petrovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 14 draws, 40 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lazar Petrovic?
88 games by Lazar Petrovic 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.