Prepare against Ljubomir Orak
FM · HRV · World #8,351 classical · FIDE ID 14502488
Our database contains 311 games by Ljubomir Orak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ljubomir Orak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ljubomir Orak 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 | 2,199 | 2,343 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,253 | 2,289 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,181 | 2,310 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 311 | 81 | 117 | 113 | 26.0% |
| As White | 154 | 44 | 62 | 48 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 157 | 37 | 55 | 65 | 23.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ljubomir Orak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ljubomir Orak's side.
First moves as White (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 144 | 93.5% | 48.6% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.5% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 48.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Orak usually continues Nf3 (39.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Orak usually continues Nf3 (67.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Orak usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Orak usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 61.7% | 43.0% |
| e5 | 31 | 38.3% | 41.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 97.6% | 33.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Ljubomir Orak's chess games
All 311 games by Ljubomir Orak 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: 81 wins, 117 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 23 | 4/8/11 | 17.4% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 1/2/10 | 7.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A17 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Davorin Komljenovic | 2,446 | 21st chT1B-CRO | E66 |
| Dec 2009 | Blazimir Kovacevic | 2,430 | 16th Zadar Open A | A36 |
| Sep 1999 | Robert Loncar | 2,429 | chT-CRO | C12 |
| Nov 2003 | Jordan Ivanov | 2,426 | Varazdin IM | A17 |
| Sep 2013 | Vladimir Jr. Bukal | 2,414 | chT-CRO | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRO-Cup | 2000 | 29 | 9 | 2,243 |
| chT-CRO | 2013 | 20 | 8 | 2,298 |
| Vrnjacka Banja International-12 | 1981 | 15 | 2 | 2,158 |
| Varazdin IM | 2003 | 14 | 8 | 2,332 |
| chT2-CRO Center 25th | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 2,199 |
| Opatija ZNG111 4th | 2002 | 11 | 4 | 2,231 |
| 13th Zadar Open A | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,248 |
| 14th Zadar Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,254 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ljubomir Orak's chess games?
311 games by Ljubomir Orak, 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 Ljubomir Orak has played.
What does Ljubomir Orak play on the first move as White?
Across 154 games with White in our database, Ljubomir Orak opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ljubomir Orak answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Ljubomir Orak play as White?
As White, Ljubomir Orak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ljubomir Orak play as Black?
As Black, Ljubomir Orak most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (15 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Ljubomir Orak's FIDE rating?
Ljubomir Orak is currently rated 2,199 in classical chess, 2,253 in rapid and 2,181 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,343 (May 2010).
How many games has Ljubomir Orak played?
Our database contains 311 games by Ljubomir Orak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 117 draws, 113 losses (26.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ljubomir Orak?
311 games by Ljubomir Orak 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.