Prepare against Matic Lavrencic
IM · SVN · World #663 classical · FIDE ID 14637847
Our database contains 502 games by Matic Lavrencic, covering Apr 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matic Lavrencic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matic Lavrencic 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 | 2,490 | 2,495 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,351 | 2,358 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,334 | 2,369 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 502 | 202 | 187 | 113 | 40.2% |
| As White | 263 | 118 | 101 | 44 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 239 | 84 | 86 | 69 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matic Lavrencic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matic Lavrencic's side.
First moves as White (263 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 248 | 94.3% | 64.7% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 3.4% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 64.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Lavrencic usually continues Nf3 (66.8% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Lavrencic usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Lavrencic usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (78% of these games) — Lavrencic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Lavrencic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 114 | 92.7% | 54.4% |
| c6 | 7 | 5.7% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 70 | 94.6% | 63.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.4% | 37.5% |
Matic Lavrencic's chess games
All 502 games by Matic Lavrencic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 202 wins, 187 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 30 | 19/5/6 | 63.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 10/14/2 | 38.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 8/11/3 | 36.4% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 2/11/4 | 11.8% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 16/9/8 | 48.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 31 | 9/14/8 | 29.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 3/7/7 | 17.6% |
| E10 | Catalan | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Haik M. Martirosyan | 2,676 | 24th ch-EUR Indiv | B30 |
| Apr 2026 | David Navara | 2,643 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | C53 |
| Mar 2025 | Ediz Gurel | 2,620 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | B40 |
| Jul 2026 | Hong,Andrew | 2,602 | 4th Dole Open 2026 | C53 |
| Oct 2024 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,553 | 32nd TCh-CRO Div 1b | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitropa Cup | 2025 | 26 | 13 | 2,453 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2024 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,341 |
| 10th Oskarja Memorial | 2021 | 15 | 8 | 1,947 |
| Otocec Krka Terme Open | 2021 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,952 |
| Wch U16 | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,166 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 2,122 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,569 |
| 24th ch-EUR Indiv | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,478 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matic Lavrencic's chess games?
502 games by Matic Lavrencic, from Apr 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 Matic Lavrencic has played.
What does Matic Lavrencic play on the first move as White?
Across 263 games with White in our database, Matic Lavrencic opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matic Lavrencic answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Matic Lavrencic play as White?
As White, Matic Lavrencic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 63.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (22 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 263 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matic Lavrencic play as Black?
As Black, Matic Lavrencic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Sicilian (31 games, 29.0% win rate); Réti Opening (17 games, 17.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 239 games.
What is Matic Lavrencic's FIDE rating?
Matic Lavrencic is currently rated 2,490 in classical chess, 2,351 in rapid and 2,334 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,495 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Matic Lavrencic played?
Our database contains 502 games by Matic Lavrencic, covering Apr 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 202 wins, 187 draws, 113 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matic Lavrencic?
502 games by Matic Lavrencic 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.