Prepare against Branko Zelic

FM · HRV · World #10,941 classical · FIDE ID 903027

When preparing against Branko Zelic, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (82%).

Our database contains 103 games by Branko Zelic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Branko Zelic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Branko Zelic 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Branko Zelic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Branko Zelic's side.

First moves as White (42 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 62.8% score
  • …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Zelic usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
  • …d5 (23% of these games) — Zelic usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
  • …d6 (5% of these games) — Zelic usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
• 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
  • …d5 (50% of these games) — Zelic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
  • …c5 (50% of these games) — Zelic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)

Branko Zelic's chess games

All 103 games by Branko Zelic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 43 wins, 26 draws, 34 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Branko Zelic's chess games?

103 games by Branko Zelic, from Apr 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 Branko Zelic has played.

What does Branko Zelic play on the first move as White?

Across 42 games with White in our database, Branko Zelic opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Branko Zelic answers 1...c6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).

What openings does Branko Zelic play as White?

As White, Branko Zelic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Branko Zelic play as Black?

As Black, Branko Zelic most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.

What is Branko Zelic's FIDE rating?

Branko Zelic is currently rated 2,155 in classical chess, 2,293 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,366 (May 2012).

How many games has Branko Zelic played?

Our database contains 103 games by Branko Zelic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 26 draws, 34 losses (41.7% win rate).

How do I prepare against Branko Zelic?

103 games by Branko Zelic 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.

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