Prepare against Miroslav Zufic
IM · HRV · World #4,409 classical · FIDE ID 14506157
Our database contains 1,296 games by Miroslav Zufic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Miroslav Zufic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miroslav Zufic 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 | 2,291 | 2,477 | Aug 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,330 | 2,487 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,382 | 2,515 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,296 | 577 | 364 | 355 | 44.5% |
| As White | 645 | 297 | 181 | 167 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 651 | 280 | 183 | 188 | 43.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miroslav Zufic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miroslav Zufic's side.
First moves as White (645 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 572 | 88.7% | 60.7% |
| d4 | 34 | 5.3% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 2.6% | 58.8% |
| c4 | 11 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 6 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 5 | 0.8% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Zufic usually continues Nf3 (59.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Zufic usually continues Nf3 (62.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Zufic usually continues d4 (57.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Zufic usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Zufic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Zufic usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (309 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 275 | 89.0% | 58.9% |
| e5 | 20 | 6.5% | 42.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 190 | 90.9% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 15 | 7.2% | 43.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Miroslav Zufic's chess games
All 1,296 games by Miroslav Zufic 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: 577 wins, 364 draws, 355 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 86 | 38/18/30 | 44.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 59 | 30/13/16 | 50.8% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 39 | 20/12/7 | 51.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 25 | 10/10/5 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 25 | 9/9/7 | 36.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 20 | 9/8/3 | 45.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 131 | 63/28/40 | 48.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 61 | 27/15/19 | 44.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 47 | 16/19/12 | 34.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 37 | 18/9/10 | 48.6% |
| E60 | English Opening | 28 | 8/12/8 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 10/5/11 | 38.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 25 | 12/6/7 | 48.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 20 | 7/10/3 | 35.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 7/8/5 | 35.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,778 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Jul 2020 | Mustafa Yilmaz | 2,630 | Titled Tue | A03 |
| Feb 2003 | Artyom Timofeev | 2,592 | 19th Cappelle Open | B07 |
| Oct 2017 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,566 | Titled Tue | B47 |
| Dec 2013 | Ante Brkic | 2,566 | 20th Zadar Open A | B81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 174 | 80.5 | 2,317 |
| Porec Open | 2013 | 61 | 43.5 | 2,413 |
| chT-CRO | 2007 | 52 | 32.5 | 2,462 |
| CRO Cup | 2024 | 46 | 24 | 2,359 |
| Zadar Open | 2004 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,431 |
| Zagreb Open A | 2012 | 26 | 12 | 2,367 |
| Omis Open | 2005 | 23 | 15.5 | 2,395 |
| Zagreb Open | 2014 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,501 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nenad Fercec (23 games) · Robert Zelcic (12 games) · Robert Loncar (11 games) · Ivan Zaja (11 games) · Ognjen Cvitan (10 games) · Zdenko Kozul (10 games) · Alojzije Jankovic (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miroslav Zufic's chess games?
1,296 games by Miroslav Zufic, 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 Miroslav Zufic has played.
What does Miroslav Zufic play on the first move as White?
Across 645 games with White in our database, Miroslav Zufic opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miroslav Zufic answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Miroslav Zufic play as White?
As White, Miroslav Zufic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (86 games, 44.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (59 games, 50.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (39 games, 51.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 645 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miroslav Zufic play as Black?
As Black, Miroslav Zufic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (131 games, 48.1% win rate); Sicilian (61 games, 44.3% win rate); Indian Defense (47 games, 34.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 651 games.
What is Miroslav Zufic's FIDE rating?
Miroslav Zufic is currently rated 2,291 in classical chess, 2,330 in rapid and 2,382 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,477 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Miroslav Zufic played?
Our database contains 1,296 games by Miroslav Zufic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 577 wins, 364 draws, 355 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miroslav Zufic?
1,296 games by Miroslav Zufic 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.