Prepare against Lovro Cupic
FM · HRV · World #9,986 classical · FIDE ID 14517299
Our database contains 372 games by Lovro Cupic, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lovro Cupic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lovro Cupic 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 | 2,170 | 2,304 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,244 | 2,271 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,147 | 2,294 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 372 | 155 | 115 | 102 | 41.7% |
| As White | 194 | 99 | 53 | 42 | 51.0% |
| As Black | 178 | 56 | 62 | 60 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lovro Cupic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lovro Cupic's side.
First moves as White (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 183 | 94.3% | 63.7% |
| d4 | 9 | 4.6% | 77.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 63.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Cupic usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Cupic usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Cupic usually continues d4 (57.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 77.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Cupic usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Cupic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Cupic usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 48 | 57.8% | 51.0% |
| e5 | 22 | 26.5% | 38.6% |
| c5 | 10 | 12.0% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 55.2% | 52.7% |
| d5 | 22 | 32.8% | 47.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 7.5% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Lovro Cupic's chess games
All 372 games by Lovro Cupic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Jul 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: 155 wins, 115 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 39 | 21/9/9 | 53.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A54 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D94 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Ivan Zaja | 2,445 | 5th Solta Open | B47 |
| Oct 2019 | Fulvio Zamengo | 2,356 | 14th Chioggia Open A | C00 |
| May 2022 | Ozren Biti | 2,334 | CRO Cup | C41 |
| Mar 2013 | Jurica Srbis | 2,330 | 22nd chT-CRO U20 | C69 |
| Jul 2022 | Vojko Mencinger | 2,320 | 5th Solta Open | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U17 | 2010 | 35 | 19 | 1,939 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2012 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,106 |
| CRO Cup | 2024 | 16 | 7 | 2,260 |
| 16th chT-CRO U20 | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,874 |
| 20th chT-CRO U20 | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,112 |
| 19th chT-CRO U20 | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,858 |
| 21st chT-CRO U20 | 2012 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,171 |
| 13th Split Open | 2024 | 10 | 7 | 2,202 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lovro Cupic's chess games?
372 games by Lovro Cupic, from Jul 2007 to Jul 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 Lovro Cupic has played.
What does Lovro Cupic play on the first move as White?
Across 194 games with White in our database, Lovro Cupic opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lovro Cupic answers 1...c6 (58% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Lovro Cupic play as White?
As White, Lovro Cupic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 53.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 194 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lovro Cupic play as Black?
As Black, Lovro Cupic most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 178 games.
What is Lovro Cupic's FIDE rating?
Lovro Cupic is currently rated 2,170 in classical chess, 2,244 in rapid and 2,147 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Lovro Cupic played?
Our database contains 372 games by Lovro Cupic, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 155 wins, 115 draws, 102 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lovro Cupic?
372 games by Lovro Cupic 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.