Prepare against Peter D Lalic
CM · United Kingdom · World #7,809 classical · FIDE ID 416711
Our database contains 175 games by Peter D Lalic, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter D Lalic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter D Lalic 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 | 2,208 | 2,208 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,076 | 2,152 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,169 | 2,202 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 72 | 62 | 41 | 41.1% |
| As White | 90 | 39 | 33 | 18 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 85 | 33 | 29 | 23 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter D Lalic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter D Lalic's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 35.6% | 45.3% |
| Nc3 | 17 | 18.9% | 67.6% |
| d4 | 15 | 16.7% | 80.0% |
| h3 | 9 | 10.0% | 83.3% |
| d3 | 6 | 6.7% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 45.3% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Lalic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Lalic usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Lalic usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 19% of White games, 67.6% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Lalic usually continues e4 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Lalic usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Lalic usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 24.4% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 19.5% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 19.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 19.5% | 68.8% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 9.8% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 42.3% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 38.5% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 11.5% | 83.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Peter D Lalic's chess games
All 175 games by Peter D Lalic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 72 wins, 62 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Can Durak | 2,350 | London Mindsports IM B | D02 |
| Jun 2012 | Nicholas Croad | 2,334 | London e2e4 Diamond Jubilee Open | B23 |
| Feb 2023 | Iain Gourlay | 2,295 | London Mindsports IM B | C63 |
| Aug 2025 | Adam A Taylor | 2,279 | IV Kingston Inv | B21 |
| Jan 2011 | Dave J Ledger | 2,277 | 98th ch-GBR | C69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98th ch-GBR | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,321 |
| Kingston 1st | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 2,357 |
| IV Kingston Inv | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,217 |
| London e2e4 Diamond Jubilee Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,267 |
| Gatwick e2e4 int Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,140 |
| London Mindsports IM B | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,193 |
| 2nd Kingston-A | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,142 |
| 3rd Kingston Open | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 1,842 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter D Lalic's chess games?
175 games by Peter D Lalic, from Jul 2009 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 Peter D Lalic has played.
What does Peter D Lalic play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Peter D Lalic opens with 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nc3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter D Lalic answers 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games).
What openings does Peter D Lalic play as White?
As White, Peter D Lalic's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Clemenz Opening (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Mieses Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter D Lalic play as Black?
As Black, Peter D Lalic most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Peter D Lalic's FIDE rating?
Peter D Lalic is currently rated 2,208 in classical chess, 2,076 in rapid and 2,169 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Peter D Lalic played?
Our database contains 175 games by Peter D Lalic, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 62 draws, 41 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter D Lalic?
175 games by Peter D Lalic 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.