Prepare against Mario Zovko
FM · HRV · World #5,388 classical · FIDE ID 14509237
Our database contains 469 games by Mario Zovko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mario Zovko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Zovko 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 | 2,263 | 2,342 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,364 | 2,385 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,276 | 2,424 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 469 | 116 | 250 | 103 | 24.7% |
| As White | 228 | 64 | 126 | 38 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 241 | 52 | 124 | 65 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Zovko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Zovko's side.
First moves as White (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 205 | 89.9% | 54.4% |
| d4 | 16 | 7.0% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 3.1% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Zovko usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Zovko usually continues Nf3 (59.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zovko usually continues d4 (63.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Zovko usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Zovko usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Zovko usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 72 | 63.2% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 27 | 23.7% | 51.9% |
| e6 | 7 | 6.1% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 65 | 76.5% | 44.6% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 17.6% | 53.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Mario Zovko's chess games
All 469 games by Mario Zovko 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: 116 wins, 250 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 8/15/3 | 30.8% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 23 | 6/15/2 | 26.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 5/9/6 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 36 | 3/23/10 | 8.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 17 | 3/9/5 | 17.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Sinisa Drazic | 2,469 | Osijek Open | B23 |
| Oct 2016 | Miroslav Rade | 2,451 | chT1A-CRO 25th | B11 |
| Sep 2018 | Sven Tica | 2,442 | 27th chT-CRO 1A | B13 |
| May 2016 | Boris Golubovic | 2,412 | CRO Cup | A28 |
| Dec 2020 | Toni Lazov | 2,405 | ch-EUR qual Online | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osijek Open | 2013 | 22 | 14 | 2,274 |
| chT-CRO | 2014 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,336 |
| CRO Cup | 2024 | 14 | 6 | 2,356 |
| chT1B-CRO | 2014 | 12 | 5 | 2,173 |
| 9th International Chess Tournament Solta Open 2026 - Blitz | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,015 |
| 29th chT1B-CRO | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 2,252 |
| ch-EUR qual Online | 2020 | 11 | 4 | 2,288 |
| 28th Bosnjaci Open | 2024 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,294 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Zovko's chess games?
469 games by Mario Zovko, 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 Mario Zovko has played.
What does Mario Zovko play on the first move as White?
Across 228 games with White in our database, Mario Zovko opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Zovko answers 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Mario Zovko play as White?
As White, Mario Zovko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (20 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 228 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Zovko play as Black?
As Black, Mario Zovko most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (36 games, 8.3% win rate); Réti Opening (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (17 games, 17.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 241 games.
What is Mario Zovko's FIDE rating?
Mario Zovko is currently rated 2,263 in classical chess, 2,364 in rapid and 2,276 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,342 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Mario Zovko played?
Our database contains 469 games by Mario Zovko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 250 draws, 103 losses (24.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Zovko?
469 games by Mario Zovko 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.