Prepare against Dragan Zivic
FM · Serbia · World #15,433 classical · FIDE ID 904740
Our database contains 366 games by Dragan Zivic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dragan Zivic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dragan Zivic 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 | 2,101 | 2,307 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,229 | 2,279 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,196 | 2,298 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 366 | 111 | 105 | 150 | 30.3% |
| As White | 176 | 66 | 43 | 67 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 190 | 45 | 62 | 83 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dragan Zivic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dragan Zivic's side.
First moves as White (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 126 | 71.6% | 52.0% |
| c4 | 45 | 25.6% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.3% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Zivic usually continues Nf3 (48.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Zivic usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Zivic usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 44.4% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Zivic usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Zivic usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Zivic usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 70.2% | 41.5% |
| c6 | 21 | 25.0% | 45.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 66 | 94.3% | 37.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Dragan Zivic's chess games
All 366 games by Dragan Zivic 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: 111 wins, 105 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 13/3/11 | 48.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/3/12 | 37.5% |
| D35 | English Opening | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 50 | 13/13/24 | 26.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Mihajlo Stojanovic | 2,435 | ch-YUG Open | B50 |
| Jan 1997 | Goran Vojinovic | 2,415 | Nis Open | B49 |
| Jun 2019 | Vuk Djordjevic | 2,412 | Nis Open | A45 |
| Dec 2023 | Yakov Ginzburg | 2,405 | Titled Tue Early | B19 |
| Jun 2014 | Veselin Georgiev | 2,375 | WchT Silent | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 127 | 51.5 | 2,112 |
| chT2-SRB East | 2018 | 32 | 18.5 | 2,281 |
| Nis Open | 2019 | 22 | 10 | 2,245 |
| ch-YUG sf | 1995 | 20 | 7.5 | 2,252 |
| chT-SRB 1st League CS | 2023 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,153 |
| 1st League Cent-SRB | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,115 |
| FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 1,930 |
| Nisa Seniorsko Open | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,297 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dragan Zivic's chess games?
366 games by Dragan Zivic, 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 Dragan Zivic has played.
What does Dragan Zivic play on the first move as White?
Across 176 games with White in our database, Dragan Zivic opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dragan Zivic answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Dragan Zivic play as White?
As White, Dragan Zivic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (27 games, 48.1% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 176 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dragan Zivic play as Black?
As Black, Dragan Zivic most often plays: Sicilian (50 games, 26.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Dragan Zivic's FIDE rating?
Dragan Zivic is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess, 2,229 in rapid and 2,196 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Dragan Zivic played?
Our database contains 366 games by Dragan Zivic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 105 draws, 150 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dragan Zivic?
366 games by Dragan Zivic 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.