Prepare against Samir Lejlic
IM · Sweden · World #5,147 classical · FIDE ID 1703790
Our database contains 306 games by Samir Lejlic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samir Lejlic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samir Lejlic 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 | 2,269 | 2,401 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 306 | 130 | 68 | 108 | 42.5% |
| As White | 155 | 70 | 30 | 55 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 151 | 60 | 38 | 53 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samir Lejlic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samir Lejlic's side.
First moves as White (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 126 | 81.3% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 20 | 12.9% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Lejlic usually continues Nf3 (50.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Lejlic usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Lejlic usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Lejlic usually continues Bg5 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Lejlic usually continues Bg5 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Lejlic usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 65 | 80.2% | 55.4% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 9.9% | 68.8% |
| c6 | 6 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 38.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 34.1% | 53.3% |
| g6 | 10 | 22.7% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Samir Lejlic's chess games
All 306 games by Samir Lejlic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 130 wins, 68 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/3/12 | 37.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 26 | 12/2/12 | 46.2% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Bojan Kurajica | 2,548 | 40th Sarajevo Bosna Open | A45 |
| Jan 1994 | John M Emms | 2,535 | 18th Lloyds Bank Open | B41 |
| Feb 2014 | Stephen J Gordon | 2,516 | 12th Gibraltar Masters | D01 |
| Jan 1994 | Jonny Hector | 2,515 | Gothenburg Open 30' | D01 |
| Feb 2014 | Mikhail Al. Antipov | 2,511 | 12th Gibraltar Masters | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troll Masters | 1996 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,528 |
| ch-YUG | 1991 | 13 | 7 | 2,453 |
| ch-SWE | 1998 | 13 | 5 | 2,328 |
| Tuzla | 1991 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,526 |
| Escom IM A | 1991 | 11 | 7 | 2,458 |
| chT-SWE 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 3 | 2,234 |
| 18th Politiken Cup | 1996 | 11 | 7 | 2,385 |
| ch-YUG sf | 1990 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,402 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samir Lejlic's chess games?
306 games by Samir Lejlic, from Apr 2003 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 Samir Lejlic has played.
What does Samir Lejlic play on the first move as White?
Across 155 games with White in our database, Samir Lejlic opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samir Lejlic answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...Nc6 (10% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games).
What openings does Samir Lejlic play as White?
As White, Samir Lejlic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 155 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samir Lejlic play as Black?
As Black, Samir Lejlic most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Samir Lejlic's FIDE rating?
Samir Lejlic is currently rated 2,269 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Samir Lejlic played?
Our database contains 306 games by Samir Lejlic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 130 wins, 68 draws, 108 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samir Lejlic?
306 games by Samir Lejlic 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.