Prepare against Marko Zivkovic
FM · Serbia · World #17,340 classical · FIDE ID 927325
Our database contains 196 games by Marko Zivkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marko Zivkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marko Zivkovic 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 | 2,081 | 2,309 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,107 | 2,203 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,071 | 2,157 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 196 | 77 | 56 | 63 | 39.3% |
| As White | 100 | 41 | 30 | 29 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 96 | 36 | 26 | 34 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marko Zivkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marko Zivkovic's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 98 | 98.0% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 47 | 95.9% | 54.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 96.3% | 44.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Marko Zivkovic's chess games
All 196 games by Marko Zivkovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 77 wins, 56 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 31 | 13/9/9 | 41.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Rat Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Milan Drasko | 2,453 | chT2-SRB East CS | A47 |
| Nov 2015 | Radovan Govedarica | 2,375 | 29th Belgrade Trophy | B19 |
| May 2025 | Ivan B Zivkovic | 2,357 | 11th Gligoric Cup | A45 |
| Sep 2017 | Tomislav Paunovic | 2,346 | chT2-SRB East | A49 |
| Mar 2016 | Nemanja Zivkovic | 2,338 | ch-SRB sf | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SRB East | 2018 | 23 | 16.5 | 2,393 |
| chT-SRB 1st League CS | 2022 | 20 | 5.5 | 2,140 |
| Nis Open | 2016 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,189 |
| Belgrade Jezero Open | 2017 | 14 | 8 | 2,172 |
| ch-SRB Central Open | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 2,025 |
| 5th Belgrade ChessAmateur Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,116 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,253 |
| 32nd Belgrade Trophy | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,320 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marko Zivkovic's chess games?
196 games by Marko Zivkovic, from Apr 2003 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 Marko Zivkovic has played.
What does Marko Zivkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Marko Zivkovic opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marko Zivkovic answers 1...c6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Marko Zivkovic play as White?
As White, Marko Zivkovic's most-played openings in our database are: London System (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marko Zivkovic play as Black?
As Black, Marko Zivkovic most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (13 games, 53.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Marko Zivkovic's FIDE rating?
Marko Zivkovic is currently rated 2,081 in classical chess, 2,107 in rapid and 2,071 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,309 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Marko Zivkovic played?
Our database contains 196 games by Marko Zivkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 56 draws, 63 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marko Zivkovic?
196 games by Marko Zivkovic 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.