Prepare against Zigurds Lanka
GM · LVA · World #3,757 classical · FIDE ID 11600047
When preparing against Zigurds Lanka, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as Black, 20.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 2,127 games by Zigurds Lanka, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zigurds Lanka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zigurds Lanka 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 | 2,311 | 2,531 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,311 | 2,476 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,246 | 2,445 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,127 | 905 | 821 | 399 | 42.5% |
| As White | 1,072 | 539 | 352 | 180 | 50.3% |
| As Black | 1,055 | 366 | 469 | 219 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zigurds Lanka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zigurds Lanka's side.
First moves as White (1,072 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,018 | 95.0% | 67.2% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 3.5% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 10 | 0.9% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 67.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Lanka usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Lanka usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Lanka usually continues d4 (65.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Lanka usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Lanka usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Lanka usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (439 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 419 | 95.4% | 58.2% |
| e5 | 18 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (389 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 388 | 99.7% | 55.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Zigurds Lanka's chess games
All 2,127 games by Zigurds Lanka in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 905 wins, 821 draws, 399 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 151 | 84/44/22 | 55.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 95 | 48/29/18 | 50.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 87 | 41/28/18 | 47.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 73 | 36/29/8 | 49.3% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 60 | 31/17/12 | 51.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 57 | 26/23/8 | 45.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 44 | 23/13/8 | 52.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 38 | 24/6/8 | 63.2% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 31 | 15/10/6 | 48.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 30 | 14/8/8 | 46.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 274 | 82/127/65 | 29.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 115 | 36/49/29 | 31.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 93 | 28/50/15 | 30.1% |
| A36 | English Opening | 79 | 25/39/15 | 31.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 65 | 28/28/9 | 43.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 49 | 27/14/8 | 55.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 40 | 19/19/2 | 47.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 35 | 14/12/9 | 40.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 34 | 10/15/9 | 29.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 25 | 5/13/7 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Vadim Milov | 2,668 | chT-AUT 0405 | E70 |
| Mar 2000 | Zoltan Almasi | 2,664 | chT-AUT 9900 | C92 |
| Nov 1999 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,659 | 12th chT-EU | B84 |
| Oct 2006 | Kamil Miton | 2,638 | BL2-West 0607 | B60 |
| Jan 1996 | Peter Leko | 2,630 | 12th EU-Cup Final | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hamburg int | 2004 | 45 | 27.5 | 2,491 |
| Tirnavia-B | 1989 | 38 | 24 | 2,474 |
| ch-URS U26 | 1983 | 30 | 14 | 2,406 |
| Jurmala International | 1983 | 28 | 11 | 2,395 |
| ch-LAT | 2020 | 20 | 16 | 2,554 |
| Cannes Open | 1995 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,496 |
| URS | 1989 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,526 |
| Zillertal Open | 1997 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,613 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zigurds Lanka's chess games?
2,127 games by Zigurds Lanka, from Apr 2003 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 Zigurds Lanka has played.
What does Zigurds Lanka play on the first move as White?
Across 1,072 games with White in our database, Zigurds Lanka opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zigurds Lanka answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games).
What openings does Zigurds Lanka play as White?
As White, Zigurds Lanka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (151 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (95 games, 50.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (87 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,072 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zigurds Lanka play as Black?
As Black, Zigurds Lanka most often plays: Sicilian (274 games, 29.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (115 games, 31.3% win rate); Indian Defense (93 games, 30.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,055 games.
What is Zigurds Lanka's FIDE rating?
Zigurds Lanka is currently rated 2,311 in classical chess, 2,311 in rapid and 2,246 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,531 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Zigurds Lanka played?
Our database contains 2,127 games by Zigurds Lanka, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 905 wins, 821 draws, 399 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zigurds Lanka?
2,127 games by Zigurds Lanka 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.