Prepare against Zoran Lakusic
Montenegro · World #101,660 classical · FIDE ID 16502060
When preparing against Zoran Lakusic, expect 1.e4 in 36% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 276 games by Zoran Lakusic, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoran Lakusic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran Lakusic 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 | 1,725 | 1,802 | Jun 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,661 | 1,839 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 276 | 69 | 52 | 155 | 25.0% |
| As White | 135 | 39 | 32 | 64 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 141 | 30 | 20 | 91 | 21.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoran Lakusic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoran Lakusic's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 35.6% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 34 | 25.2% | 29.4% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 17.8% | 47.9% |
| d4 | 14 | 10.4% | 53.6% |
| a3 | 8 | 5.9% | 43.8% |
| f4 | 7 | 5.2% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Lakusic usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Lakusic usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Lakusic usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 29.4% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Lakusic usually continues Nc3 (6.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Lakusic usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Lakusic usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 36.6% | 14.7% |
| c5 | 33 | 35.5% | 40.9% |
| c6 | 10 | 10.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 8.6% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 84.4% | 42.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Zoran Lakusic's chess games
All 276 games by Zoran Lakusic in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 69 wins, 52 draws, 155 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C20 | English Opening: The Whale | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 6/3/11 | 30.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Marcus Reinhard | 2,168 | 47th Sarajevo Bosna Open | B32 |
| Feb 2017 | Milan Vico | 2,083 | ch-MNT sf | B86 |
| Mar 2016 | Dragoljub Abramovic | 2,081 | 2nd Podgorica Buducnost Open | D00 |
| May 2017 | Sabrija Musovic | 2,053 | 47th Sarajevo Bosna Open | B20 |
| Mar 2016 | Ismet Skenderovic | 2,048 | 2nd Podgorica Buducnost Open | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-MNT sf | 2018 | 26 | 8 | 1,772 |
| Podgorica | 2014 | 19 | 5.5 | 1,580 |
| 76th ch-MNE | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 1,722 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,744 |
| Djenovici TS10 FM | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,899 |
| 72nd ch-MNT | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,726 |
| ch-POD Zeta CC | 2016 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,495 |
| Podgorica U2300 Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,993 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran Lakusic's chess games?
276 games by Zoran Lakusic, from Sep 2012 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 Zoran Lakusic has played.
What does Zoran Lakusic play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Zoran Lakusic opens with 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran Lakusic answers 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Zoran Lakusic play as White?
As White, Zoran Lakusic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran Lakusic play as Black?
As Black, Zoran Lakusic most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Philidor (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Zoran Lakusic's FIDE rating?
Zoran Lakusic is currently rated 1,725 in classical chess, 1,661 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,802 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Zoran Lakusic played?
Our database contains 276 games by Zoran Lakusic, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 52 draws, 155 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran Lakusic?
276 games by Zoran Lakusic 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.