Prepare against Boroljub Zlatanovic
IM · Serbia · World #5,144 classical · FIDE ID 916390
When preparing against Boroljub Zlatanovic, expect 1.Nc3 in 32% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as White, 30.6% over 36 games.
Our database contains 800 games by Boroljub Zlatanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Boroljub Zlatanovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boroljub Zlatanovic 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 | 2,269 | 2,438 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,377 | 2,521 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,417 | 2,558 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 800 | 331 | 301 | 168 | 41.4% |
| As White | 409 | 184 | 149 | 76 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 391 | 147 | 152 | 92 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boroljub Zlatanovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boroljub Zlatanovic's side.
First moves as White (409 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 130 | 31.8% | 72.7% |
| c4 | 124 | 30.3% | 59.3% |
| e4 | 114 | 27.9% | 61.4% |
| g3 | 21 | 5.1% | 40.5% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 5 | 1.2% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nc3 — 32% of White games, 72.7% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Zlatanovic usually continues e4 (78.9% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Zlatanovic usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Zlatanovic usually continues e4 (77.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Zlatanovic usually continues Nc3 (65.5% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Zlatanovic usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Zlatanovic usually continues Nc3 (65.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 134 | 85.4% | 60.8% |
| g6 | 19 | 12.1% | 63.2% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 126 | 74.1% | 55.2% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 12.9% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 12 | 7.1% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 7 | 4.1% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Boroljub Zlatanovic's chess games
All 800 games by Boroljub Zlatanovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 331 wins, 301 draws, 168 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 84 | 57/18/9 | 67.9% |
| A38 | English Opening | 50 | 20/22/8 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 37 | 22/10/5 | 59.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 36 | 11/14/11 | 30.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 31 | 11/16/4 | 35.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 12/3/10 | 48.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 0/8/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 164 | 64/62/38 | 39.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 52 | 24/14/14 | 46.2% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 42 | 15/15/12 | 35.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 5/8/1 | 35.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| E62 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Alexandr Predke | 2,684 | Belgrade Vucicevic Memorial | E97 |
| Dec 2018 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,614 | ch-EU blitz | C15 |
| Apr 2016 | Ante Brkic | 2,598 | Skopje Karposh Open | A36 |
| Dec 2018 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,595 | ch-EU blitz | A23 |
| Dec 2018 | Alojzije Jankovic | 2,557 | ch-EU blitz | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paracin | 2017 | 61 | 47.5 | 2,381 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2020 | 47 | 29 | 2,379 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2017 | 28 | 15.5 | 2,369 |
| Paracin Winter IM | 2022 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,337 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2018 | 21 | 7.5 | 2,273 |
| ch-Kragujevac | 2013 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,357 |
| chT-SRB | 2015 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,342 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2022 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,379 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dejan Brankovic (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boroljub Zlatanovic's chess games?
800 games by Boroljub Zlatanovic, from Apr 2003 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 Boroljub Zlatanovic has played.
What does Boroljub Zlatanovic play on the first move as White?
Across 409 games with White in our database, Boroljub Zlatanovic opens with 1.Nc3 (32% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boroljub Zlatanovic answers 1...e6 (85% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Boroljub Zlatanovic play as White?
As White, Boroljub Zlatanovic's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (84 games, 67.9% win rate); English Opening (50 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (37 games, 59.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 409 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boroljub Zlatanovic play as Black?
As Black, Boroljub Zlatanovic most often plays: Modern Defense (164 games, 39.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (52 games, 46.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (42 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 391 games.
What is Boroljub Zlatanovic's FIDE rating?
Boroljub Zlatanovic is currently rated 2,269 in classical chess, 2,377 in rapid and 2,417 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,438 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Boroljub Zlatanovic played?
Our database contains 800 games by Boroljub Zlatanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 331 wins, 301 draws, 168 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boroljub Zlatanovic?
800 games by Boroljub Zlatanovic 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.