Prepare against Lucija Botica
HRV · World #126,041 classical · FIDE ID 14574780
When preparing against Lucija Botica, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 45 games by Lucija Botica, covering Jul 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lucija Botica's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucija Botica 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 | 1,657 | 1,689 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,602 | 1,685 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,547 | 1,773 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 14 | 8 | 23 | 31.1% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucija Botica's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucija Botica's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 52.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.4% score
- …e5 (52% of these games) — Botica usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Botica usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Botica usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 72.7% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Lucija Botica's chess games
All 45 games by Lucija Botica in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Laura Lukinovic | 1,791 | ch-CRO U13 Girls | D32 |
| Jun 2022 | Lara Jovic | 1,733 | ch-CRO U15 Girls | E61 |
| Aug 2026 | Helena Domislovic | 1,717 | 35. Juniorsko Prvenstvo Hrvatske | B01 |
| Aug 2020 | Franka Kolovrat | 1,714 | ch-CRO U13 Girls | C54 |
| Aug 2020 | Alma Bilicic | 1,665 | ch-CRO U13 Girls | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U13 Girls | 2020 | 12 | 7 | 1,554 |
| ch-EU Online U14 Girls | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,106 |
| ch-CRO U15 Girls | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 1,534 |
| 35. Juniorsko Prvenstvo Hrvatske | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,521 |
| ch-CRO U17 Girls | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,622 |
| ch-CRo U17/19 Girls | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1,329 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2021 | 3 | 1 | 1,312 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucija Botica's chess games?
45 games by Lucija Botica, from Jul 2019 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 Lucija Botica has played.
What does Lucija Botica play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Lucija Botica opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucija Botica answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Lucija Botica play as White?
As White, Lucija Botica's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucija Botica play as Black?
As Black, Lucija Botica most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Lucija Botica's FIDE rating?
Lucija Botica is currently rated 1,657 in classical chess, 1,602 in rapid and 1,547 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,689 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Lucija Botica played?
Our database contains 45 games by Lucija Botica, covering Jul 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucija Botica?
45 games by Lucija Botica 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.