Prepare against Susan K Lalic
IM · United Kingdom · World #7,833 classical · FIDE ID 401510
Our database contains 941 games by Susan K Lalic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Susan K Lalic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Susan K 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 | 2,372 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,036 | 2,260 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,189 | 2,260 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 941 | 379 | 320 | 241 | 40.3% |
| As White | 457 | 199 | 150 | 108 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 484 | 180 | 170 | 133 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Susan K Lalic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Susan K Lalic's side.
First moves as White (457 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 431 | 94.3% | 60.3% |
| b4 | 12 | 2.6% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 7 | 1.5% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.9% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.7% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Lalic usually continues c3 (56.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Lalic usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Lalic usually continues d4 (61.7% score)
- 1.b4 — 3% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lalic usually continues Bb2 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Lalic usually continues Bb2 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Lalic usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (242 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 119 | 49.2% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 89 | 36.8% | 51.1% |
| d5 | 24 | 9.9% | 72.9% |
| c5 | 9 | 3.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 38.1% | 64.4% |
| d5 | 42 | 27.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 40 | 25.8% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 12 | 7.7% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Susan K Lalic's chess games
All 941 games by Susan K Lalic 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: 379 wins, 320 draws, 241 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 77 | 31/25/21 | 40.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 67 | 34/17/16 | 50.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 44 | 19/16/9 | 43.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 32 | 10/14/8 | 31.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 24 | 12/5/7 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 11/3/9 | 47.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 15 | 5/9/1 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 52 | 12/21/19 | 23.1% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 29 | 9/11/9 | 31.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 9/11/8 | 32.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 25 | 14/9/2 | 56.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 23 | 11/9/3 | 47.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 6/10/4 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 8/8/2 | 44.4% |
| D34 | English Opening | 17 | 3/9/5 | 17.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Mark L Hebden | 2,533 | 98th ch-GBR | C47 |
| Jul 2011 | Simon K Williams | 2,528 | 98th ch-GBR | C14 |
| Jan 1996 | Jun Xie | 2,510 | 32nd Olympiad Women | B12 |
| Oct 2001 | Daniel W Gormally | 2,505 | 27th Guernsey Open | B26 |
| Jan 1991 | David R Norwood | 2,500 | 78th ch-BCF | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic w | 2011 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,134 |
| London WFW | 1989 | 24 | 5 | 2,246 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 20 | 12 | 2,159 |
| Edinburgh Open | 1989 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,393 |
| Isle of Man Open | 1995 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,305 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 17 | 8 | 2,168 |
| Smederevska Palanka Interzonal w | 1987 | 15 | 9 | 2,368 |
| GLC Masters | 1986 | 15 | 4 | 2,136 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Keith C Arkell (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Susan K Lalic's chess games?
941 games by Susan K Lalic, 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 Susan K Lalic has played.
What does Susan K Lalic play on the first move as White?
Across 457 games with White in our database, Susan K Lalic opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.b4 (3% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Susan K Lalic answers 1...c6 (49% of games), 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games).
What openings does Susan K Lalic play as White?
As White, Susan K Lalic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (77 games, 40.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (67 games, 50.7% win rate); Scotch Game (44 games, 43.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 457 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Susan K Lalic play as Black?
As Black, Susan K Lalic most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (52 games, 23.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (29 games, 31.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (28 games, 32.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 484 games.
What is Susan K Lalic's FIDE rating?
Susan K Lalic is currently rated 2,208 in classical chess, 2,036 in rapid and 2,189 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,372 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Susan K Lalic played?
Our database contains 941 games by Susan K Lalic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 379 wins, 320 draws, 241 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Susan K Lalic?
941 games by Susan K 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.