Prepare against Martin Zorislav Dzaja
HRV · World #22,148 classical · FIDE ID 14527316
When preparing against Martin Zorislav Dzaja, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%).
Our database contains 223 games by Martin Zorislav Dzaja, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Zorislav Dzaja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Zorislav Dzaja 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 | 2,040 | 2,070 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 1,992 | May 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,035 | 2,054 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 223 | 67 | 37 | 119 | 30.0% |
| As White | 109 | 36 | 19 | 54 | 33.0% |
| As Black | 114 | 31 | 18 | 65 | 27.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Zorislav Dzaja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Zorislav Dzaja's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 76.1% | 39.2% |
| d4 | 17 | 15.6% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 7.3% | 43.8% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 39.2% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Dzaja usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Dzaja usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Dzaja usually continues d4 (36.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Dzaja usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Dzaja usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Dzaja usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 77.8% | 38.1% |
| e6 | 9 | 16.7% | 5.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 65.9% | 42.6% |
| d5 | 12 | 29.3% | 29.2% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Martin Zorislav Dzaja's chess games
All 223 games by Martin Zorislav Dzaja in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 67 wins, 37 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A26 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Slaven Pastar | 2,357 | Dubrovnik Advent Open | E24 |
| Feb 2012 | Josip Miletic | 2,267 | ch-Osijek Open | B39 |
| Dec 2023 | Gordan Markotic | 2,227 | Dubrovnik Advent Open | A53 |
| Jan 2015 | Nino Bosnjak | 2,176 | 20th Bosnjaci Open | E94 |
| May 2012 | Ivica Leakovic | 2,166 | 21st CRO Cup | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U19 | 2011 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,780 |
| Osijek Open | 2015 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,932 |
| ch-Osijek Open | 2012 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,035 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2009 | 12 | 2 | 1,608 |
| 3rd Split Open | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,770 |
| 20th chT-CRO U20 | 2011 | 10 | 6 | 1,860 |
| ch-EU Amateur U2300 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,050 |
| 21st chT-CRO U20 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,996 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Zorislav Dzaja's chess games?
223 games by Martin Zorislav Dzaja, from Apr 2009 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 Martin Zorislav Dzaja has played.
What does Martin Zorislav Dzaja play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Martin Zorislav Dzaja opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Zorislav Dzaja answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Martin Zorislav Dzaja play as White?
As White, Martin Zorislav Dzaja's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Zorislav Dzaja play as Black?
As Black, Martin Zorislav Dzaja most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Martin Zorislav Dzaja's FIDE rating?
Martin Zorislav Dzaja is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid and 2,035 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,070 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Martin Zorislav Dzaja played?
Our database contains 223 games by Martin Zorislav Dzaja, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 37 draws, 119 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Zorislav Dzaja?
223 games by Martin Zorislav Dzaja 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.