Prepare against Zlatko Kovacic
HRV · World #24,594 classical · FIDE ID 14515156
Our database contains 70 games by Zlatko Kovacic, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zlatko Kovacic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zlatko Kovacic 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 | 2,021 | 2,104 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 2,006 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 2,085 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 31 | 22 | 17 | 44.3% |
| As White | 32 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 53.1% |
| As Black | 38 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zlatko Kovacic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zlatko Kovacic's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 90.6% | 65.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 65.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kovacic usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Kovacic usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Kovacic usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kovacic usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 64.0% | 59.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Zlatko Kovacic's chess games
All 70 games by Zlatko Kovacic in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 31 wins, 22 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A53 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Alberto Maltar | 2,151 | chT3B-CRO Center North | E60 |
| Oct 2010 | Milan Tamas | 2,144 | chT3B-CRO Center North | B92 |
| Apr 2012 | Dalibor Storga | 2,137 | chT3B-CRO Center North | B30 |
| Apr 2013 | Ivica Hergotic | 2,117 | chT3B-CRO Center North | B21 |
| May 2008 | Miljenko Kelemen | 2,105 | chT3-CRO | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 43 | 26 | 2,116 |
| chT3-CRO | 2009 | 12 | 6 | 2,084 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,918 |
| chT3-CRO West | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,819 |
| Medjimurske Team Cup | 2018 | 3 | 3 | 2,130 |
| Medjimurje Cup | 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2,112 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zlatko Kovacic's chess games?
70 games by Zlatko Kovacic, from Nov 2010 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 Zlatko Kovacic has played.
What does Zlatko Kovacic play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Zlatko Kovacic opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zlatko Kovacic answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zlatko Kovacic play as White?
As White, Zlatko Kovacic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zlatko Kovacic play as Black?
As Black, Zlatko Kovacic most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Zlatko Kovacic's FIDE rating?
Zlatko Kovacic is currently rated 2,021 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Zlatko Kovacic played?
Our database contains 70 games by Zlatko Kovacic, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 22 draws, 17 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zlatko Kovacic?
70 games by Zlatko Kovacic 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.