Prepare against Zoran Lazarevic
Montenegro · World #40,482 classical · FIDE ID 16502191
When preparing against Zoran Lazarevic, expect 1.c4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 0.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 122 games by Zoran Lazarevic, covering Dec 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zoran Lazarevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran Lazarevic 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 | 1,933 | 1,968 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,055 | 2,059 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,062 | 2,065 | Feb 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 32 | 31 | 59 | 26.2% |
| As White | 58 | 10 | 18 | 30 | 17.2% |
| As Black | 64 | 22 | 13 | 29 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoran Lazarevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoran Lazarevic's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 46 | 79.3% | 34.8% |
| e4 | 11 | 19.0% | 27.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 79% of White games, 34.8% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Lazarevic usually continues Nc3 (21.9% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Lazarevic usually continues Nc3 (31.8% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Lazarevic usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 27.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Lazarevic usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Lazarevic usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Lazarevic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 94.1% | 42.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 91.3% | 52.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
Zoran Lazarevic's chess games
All 122 games by Zoran Lazarevic in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 32 wins, 31 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 0/9/11 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A36 | English Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Jovan Milovic | 2,289 | chT-MNT | A30 |
| Mar 2016 | Milos Pecurica | 2,213 | 2nd Podgorica Buducnost Open | E54 |
| Mar 2015 | Dalibor Scepanovic | 2,112 | 1st Podgorica Buducnost Open | A31 |
| Dec 2017 | Can Dolgun | 2,055 | Djenovici TS12 | B52 |
| Mar 2016 | Ismet Skenderovic | 2,048 | 2nd Podgorica Buducnost Open | D51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-MNT | 2020 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,014 |
| Djenovici TS02 FM | 2018 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,922 |
| Djenovici TS10 FM | 2018 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,610 |
| Djenovici TS05 FM | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,962 |
| Cetinje Open | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 1,629 |
| 73rd ch-MNT | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,952 |
| ch-EU Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,802 |
| 72nd ch-MNT | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,032 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran Lazarevic's chess games?
122 games by Zoran Lazarevic, from Dec 2013 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 Zoran Lazarevic has played.
What does Zoran Lazarevic play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Zoran Lazarevic opens with 1.c4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran Lazarevic answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Zoran Lazarevic play as White?
As White, Zoran Lazarevic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (20 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran Lazarevic play as Black?
As Black, Zoran Lazarevic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Zoran Lazarevic's FIDE rating?
Zoran Lazarevic is currently rated 1,933 in classical chess, 2,055 in rapid and 2,062 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,968 (May 2026).
How many games has Zoran Lazarevic played?
Our database contains 122 games by Zoran Lazarevic, covering Dec 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 31 draws, 59 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran Lazarevic?
122 games by Zoran Lazarevic 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.