Prepare against Bozo Zrilic
HRV · World #45,429 classical · FIDE ID 14508966
When preparing against Bozo Zrilic, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 240 games by Bozo Zrilic, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bozo Zrilic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bozo Zrilic 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 | 1,912 | 2,189 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,947 | 2,018 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,870 | 2,013 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 240 | 75 | 69 | 96 | 31.3% |
| As White | 127 | 37 | 35 | 55 | 29.1% |
| As Black | 113 | 38 | 34 | 41 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bozo Zrilic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bozo Zrilic's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 113 | 89.0% | 44.7% |
| e4 | 6 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.7% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 44.7% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Zrilic usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Zrilic usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Zrilic usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Zrilic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Zrilic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Zrilic usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 66.7% | 58.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 9.1% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.1% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 23.3% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Bozo Zrilic's chess games
All 240 games by Bozo Zrilic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 75 wins, 69 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D47 | Slav Defense | 20 | 5/7/8 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 13/3/3 | 68.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Edmond Paljusaj | 2,287 | 11th Rijeka ZNG111 Open | B89 |
| Dec 2010 | Sinisa Cucancic | 2,274 | Rijeka Paris Memorial Open | B50 |
| Jul 2015 | Idris Muslija | 2,269 | 36th Rijeka Paris Memorial | D35 |
| Nov 2007 | Zeljko Susak | 2,242 | Rijeka Open | E48 |
| Dec 2007 | Miroslav Savic | 2,237 | Rijeka Open | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-CRO West | 2020 | 23 | 11 | 1,993 |
| Rijeka Liburnija Open | 2014 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,859 |
| chT2-CRO West | 2013 | 15 | 5.5 | 1,962 |
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 11 | 4 | 2,064 |
| Rijeka Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,258 |
| Mediterranean Open 10th | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,720 |
| 9th Mediterranean Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,770 |
| 6th Mediterranean Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,899 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bozo Zrilic's chess games?
240 games by Bozo Zrilic, from Jul 2003 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 Bozo Zrilic has played.
What does Bozo Zrilic play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Bozo Zrilic opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bozo Zrilic answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Bozo Zrilic play as White?
As White, Bozo Zrilic's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (19 games, 68.4% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bozo Zrilic play as Black?
As Black, Bozo Zrilic most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Bozo Zrilic's FIDE rating?
Bozo Zrilic is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess, 1,947 in rapid and 1,870 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Bozo Zrilic played?
Our database contains 240 games by Bozo Zrilic, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 69 draws, 96 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bozo Zrilic?
240 games by Bozo Zrilic 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.