Milunka Lazarevic was a Serbian chess player born on December 1, 1932, and passing away on December 15, 2018. She was one of the leading female chess players in the mid-20th century and a prominent figure in Yugoslavian chess. Lazarevic won the Yugoslav Women’s Chess Championship eleven times between 1952 and 1982. She also competed in the Women’s World Chess Championship and represented Yugoslavia in several Women’s Chess Olympiads. Lazarevic was known for her deep understanding of chess strategy and her ability to play strong positional games.

While specific details about Milunka Lazarevic’s favorite openings or play style are not extensively documented, she, like many strong players of her era, likely favored classical and well-established openings. Given her period of activity and her strategic prowess, she may have preferred openings such as:

• Ruy López (Spanish Opening): Known for its rich strategic possibilities and deep positional play.
• Queen’s Gambit Declined: Offering solid and strategic positions that allow for maneuvering and gradual buildup.
• Sicilian Defense: A popular choice for dynamic and counter-attacking opportunities.

These openings were common among strong players in the mid-20th century and are still widely used today.

Milunka Lazarevic’s peak Elo rating was 2230, which she achieved in January 1987. Her contributions and skill are primarily recognized through her performances in tournaments and her representation of Yugoslavia in Women’s Chess Olympiads rather than through specific Elo ratings.