Prepare against Darko Zoric
SVN · World #66,395 classical · FIDE ID 14608367
When preparing against Darko Zoric, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 85 games by Darko Zoric, covering Jan 2009 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Darko Zoric's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Darko Zoric 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 | 1,835 | 1,840 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,672 | 1,833 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 24 | 22 | 39 | 28.2% |
| As White | 42 | 11 | 12 | 19 | 26.2% |
| As Black | 43 | 13 | 10 | 20 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Darko Zoric's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Darko Zoric's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 66.7% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 33.3% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Zoric usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Zoric usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Zoric usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zoric usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Zoric usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (14% of these games) — Zoric usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 61.5% | 53.1% |
| d6 | 10 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 29.2% |
Darko Zoric's chess games
All 85 games by Darko Zoric in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - Nov 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: 24 wins, 22 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A17 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D73 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Albin Potocnik | 2,023 | Sentjur Ipavec Memorial 9th | B23 |
| Nov 2008 | Zoran Premuzic | 2,010 | Sentjur Ipavec Memorial 9th | D10 |
| Jan 2011 | Sebastijan Markoja | 1,940 | 1st Ljubljana Open | E65 |
| Apr 2013 | Stanko Nikolic | 1,898 | 23rd ch-SLO | D73 |
| Mar 2011 | Vinko Piber | 1,849 | 1st Ljubljana Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial A | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,798 |
| Sentjur Ipavec Memorial 9th | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,926 |
| Ljubljana | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,774 |
| 1st Ljubljana Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,824 |
| 11th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,823 |
| ch-SLO qual | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,601 |
| 10th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 1,746 |
| 23rd ch-SLO | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,771 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Darko Zoric's chess games?
85 games by Darko Zoric, from Jan 2009 to Nov 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 Darko Zoric has played.
What does Darko Zoric play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Darko Zoric opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Darko Zoric answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Darko Zoric play as White?
As White, Darko Zoric's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Darko Zoric play as Black?
As Black, Darko Zoric most often plays: Pirc Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Darko Zoric's FIDE rating?
Darko Zoric is currently rated 1,835 in classical chess, 1,672 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,840 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Darko Zoric played?
Our database contains 85 games by Darko Zoric, covering Jan 2009 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 22 draws, 39 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Darko Zoric?
85 games by Darko Zoric 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.