Prepare against Bor Zuzek
SVN · World #21,896 classical · FIDE ID 14665590
When preparing against Bor Zuzek, expect 1.d4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 79 games by Bor Zuzek, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bor Zuzek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bor Zuzek 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 | 2,042 | 2,113 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,177 | 2,177 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,177 | 2,199 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 27 | 20 | 32 | 34.2% |
| As White | 40 | 15 | 8 | 17 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 39 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bor Zuzek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bor Zuzek's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 37.8% | 53.6% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 32.4% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 11 | 29.7% | 27.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Zuzek usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Zuzek usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Zuzek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 54.2% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zuzek usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Zuzek usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Zuzek usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 73.7% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Bor Zuzek's chess games
All 79 games by Bor Zuzek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - 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: 27 wins, 20 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E00 | Catalan | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | David Stevanic | 2,344 | Bled Chess Festival 2026 Freestyle | ? |
| Mar 2026 | Primoz Soln | 2,305 | Bled Chess Festival 2026 | 2nd Janez Barle Memorial | D00 |
| Aug 2025 | Peter Urbanc | 2,199 | 35th ch-SLO | A39 |
| Jan 2025 | Svit Siraj | 2,144 | 29th HIT Open 2025 | E00 |
| Jan 2025 | Blaz Debevec | 2,136 | 29th HIT Open | D91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35th ch-SLO | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,145 |
| Bled Chess Festival 2026 | 2nd Janez Barle Memorial | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,140 |
| Bled Chess Festival 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,156 |
| Bled Chess Festival 2026 Freestyle | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,177 |
| TCh-EUR Youth U18 | 2025 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,869 |
| 27th chT-SLO U16 | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,489 |
| 29th HIT Open | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 2,149 |
| Ljubljana Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,188 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bor Zuzek's chess games?
79 games by Bor Zuzek, from Jul 2023 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 Bor Zuzek has played.
What does Bor Zuzek play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Bor Zuzek opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bor Zuzek answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Bor Zuzek play as White?
As White, Bor Zuzek's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bor Zuzek play as Black?
As Black, Bor Zuzek most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Bor Zuzek's FIDE rating?
Bor Zuzek is currently rated 2,042 in classical chess, 2,177 in rapid and 2,177 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Bor Zuzek played?
Our database contains 79 games by Bor Zuzek, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 20 draws, 32 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bor Zuzek?
79 games by Bor Zuzek 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.