Prepare against Luka Ristic
FM · Serbia · World #2,924 classical · FIDE ID 987760
Our database contains 283 games by Luka Ristic, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luka Ristic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luka Ristic 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 | 2,341 | 2,341 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,324 | 2,350 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,265 | 2,402 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 283 | 123 | 84 | 76 | 43.5% |
| As White | 139 | 60 | 45 | 34 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 144 | 63 | 39 | 42 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luka Ristic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luka Ristic's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 56.1% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 40 | 28.8% | 61.3% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 12.9% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ristic usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Ristic usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Ristic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Ristic usually continues Bf4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Ristic usually continues Bf4 (70.0% score)
- …b5 (3% of these games) — Ristic usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 38 | 48.1% | 52.6% |
| c5 | 27 | 34.2% | 63.0% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 11.4% | 61.1% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.1% | 87.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 75.6% | 59.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 14.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
Luka Ristic's chess games
All 283 games by Luka Ristic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 123 wins, 84 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 30 | 17/6/7 | 56.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 39 | 16/8/15 | 41.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Dimitris Alexakis | 2,484 | Belgrade Gligoric Memorial | B13 |
| Aug 2024 | Roman Pyrig | 2,422 | ch-EU U18 | C41 |
| Oct 2020 | Vladimir Lukovic | 2,421 | chT-SRB Premier | B50 |
| Jul 2026 | Mammadov,Z | 2,420 | Montenegro Open 2026 | D02 |
| Aug 2024 | Stepan Hrbek | 2,414 | ch-EU U18 blitz | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2022 | 25 | 16 | 2,191 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2021 | 18 | 9 | 2,190 |
| ch-EU U18 blitz | 2024 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,200 |
| chT-SRB Premier | 2024 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,269 |
| Belgrade Premier League | 2025 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,263 |
| chT-Belgrade Premier | 2023 | 14 | 8 | 2,246 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2019 | 14 | 9 | 2,178 |
| chTB-Belgrade Quality | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,140 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luka Ristic's chess games?
283 games by Luka Ristic, from Jan 2017 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 Luka Ristic has played.
What does Luka Ristic play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Luka Ristic opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luka Ristic answers 1...g6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Luka Ristic play as White?
As White, Luka Ristic's most-played openings in our database are: London System (30 games, 56.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luka Ristic play as Black?
As Black, Luka Ristic most often plays: Modern Defense (39 games, 41.0% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 144 games.
What is Luka Ristic's FIDE rating?
Luka Ristic is currently rated 2,341 in classical chess, 2,324 in rapid and 2,265 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,341 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Luka Ristic played?
Our database contains 283 games by Luka Ristic, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 84 draws, 76 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luka Ristic?
283 games by Luka Ristic 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.