Prepare against Toni Lazov
IM · North Macedonia · World #1,799 classical · FIDE ID 15000770
When preparing against Toni Lazov, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 895 games by Toni Lazov, covering Jan 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Toni Lazov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Toni Lazov 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 | 2,394 | 2,428 | Aug 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,412 | 2,425 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,360 | 2,370 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 895 | 358 | 268 | 269 | 40.0% |
| As White | 455 | 194 | 144 | 117 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 440 | 164 | 124 | 152 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Toni Lazov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Toni Lazov's side.
First moves as White (455 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 437 | 96.0% | 58.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 1.8% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Lazov usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Lazov usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lazov usually continues d4 (59.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 56.3% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Lazov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Lazov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Lazov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (221 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 168 | 76.0% | 53.9% |
| d6 | 32 | 14.5% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 15 | 6.8% | 53.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 118 | 78.7% | 48.3% |
| d6 | 19 | 12.7% | 52.6% |
| g6 | 8 | 5.3% | 81.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Toni Lazov's chess games
All 895 games by Toni Lazov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - Sep 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: 358 wins, 268 draws, 269 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 50 | 22/16/12 | 44.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 46 | 19/15/12 | 41.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 35 | 15/6/14 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 32 | 8/14/10 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 27 | 13/6/8 | 48.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 24 | 11/10/3 | 45.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 9/9/4 | 40.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 20 | 9/9/2 | 45.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 69 | 26/13/30 | 37.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 41 | 21/13/7 | 51.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 27 | 10/5/12 | 37.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 26 | 12/9/5 | 46.2% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 21 | 5/7/9 | 23.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 5/1/10 | 31.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Kacper Piorun | 2,685 | Titled Tue | A08 |
| Jun 2019 | Yeltsina Pechen | 2,682 | Titled Tue | B06 |
| Jul 2021 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,653 | Belgrade Serbia Open | B07 |
| May 2020 | Igor Lysyj | 2,594 | ch-EU Online 2300+ Final | C54 |
| Aug 2022 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,593 | Olympiad-44 | A24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRM Open | 2024 | 62 | 44.5 | 2,265 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 58 | 23.5 | 2,124 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 43 | 24.5 | 2,405 |
| Skopje Open | 2022 | 34 | 18.5 | 2,140 |
| ch-FRM | 2019 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,294 |
| Valjevo Manojlovic Memorial | 2019 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,382 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,242 |
| ch-FRM U18 | 2018 | 13 | 10 | 2,110 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Toni Lazov's chess games?
895 games by Toni Lazov, from Jan 2011 to Sep 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 Toni Lazov has played.
What does Toni Lazov play on the first move as White?
Across 455 games with White in our database, Toni Lazov opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Toni Lazov answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Toni Lazov play as White?
As White, Toni Lazov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (50 games, 44.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (46 games, 41.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (35 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 455 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Toni Lazov play as Black?
As Black, Toni Lazov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (69 games, 37.7% win rate); Sicilian (41 games, 51.2% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (27 games, 37.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 440 games.
What is Toni Lazov's FIDE rating?
Toni Lazov is currently rated 2,394 in classical chess, 2,412 in rapid and 2,360 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,428 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Toni Lazov played?
Our database contains 895 games by Toni Lazov, covering Jan 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 358 wins, 268 draws, 269 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Toni Lazov?
895 games by Toni Lazov 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.