Prepare against Matej Zadro
HRV · World #21,777 classical · FIDE ID 14557088
Our database contains 83 games by Matej Zadro, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matej Zadro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Zadro 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 | 2,043 | 2,157 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 1,982 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,069 | 2,124 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 33 | 15 | 35 | 39.8% |
| As White | 44 | 20 | 8 | 16 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 39 | 13 | 7 | 19 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Zadro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Zadro's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Zadro usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Zadro usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Zadro usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 84.6% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
Matej Zadro's chess games
All 83 games by Matej Zadro in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 33 wins, 15 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Lovro Novosel | 2,348 | chT-CRO U20 | B14 |
| Jul 2024 | Roko Jakovic | 2,309 | ch-CRO U17 | B96 |
| Jul 2024 | Andrej Gal | 2,281 | ch-CRO U17 | C02 |
| Sep 2023 | Vladyslav Fishchuk | 2,161 | ch-EU U16 Rapid | D33 |
| Jul 2024 | Ivano Tomljanovic | 2,046 | ch-CRO U17 | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U13 | 2020 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,770 |
| 30th chT-CRO U20 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,951 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,781 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,208 |
| chT-CRO U16 29th | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,576 |
| chT-CRO U18 | 2019 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,583 |
| ch-CRO U11 | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,448 |
| FIDE WY Rapid U18 | 2024 | 4 | 0 | 1,971 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matej Zadro's chess games?
83 games by Matej Zadro, from Jun 2016 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 Matej Zadro has played.
What does Matej Zadro play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Matej Zadro opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Zadro answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Matej Zadro play as White?
As White, Matej Zadro's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matej Zadro play as Black?
As Black, Matej Zadro most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Matej Zadro's FIDE rating?
Matej Zadro is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid and 2,069 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Matej Zadro played?
Our database contains 83 games by Matej Zadro, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 15 draws, 35 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matej Zadro?
83 games by Matej Zadro 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.