Prepare against Matija Zadravec
FM · HRV · World #2,521 classical · FIDE ID 14533413
When preparing against Matija Zadravec, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 38.5% over 26 games.
Our database contains 324 games by Matija Zadravec, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matija Zadravec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matija Zadravec 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 | 2,358 | 2,358 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,211 | 2,287 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,305 | 2,320 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 324 | 127 | 105 | 92 | 39.2% |
| As White | 167 | 69 | 55 | 43 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 157 | 58 | 50 | 49 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matija Zadravec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matija Zadravec's side.
First moves as White (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 147 | 88.0% | 58.5% |
| d4 | 17 | 10.2% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Zadravec usually continues Nc3 (51.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Zadravec usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Zadravec usually continues d4 (67.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Zadravec usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Zadravec usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Zadravec usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 64.1% | 57.0% |
| e5 | 25 | 32.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 72.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 15 | 27.8% | 60.0% |
Matija Zadravec's chess games
All 324 games by Matija Zadravec in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 127 wins, 105 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 10/7/9 | 38.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 18 | 11/5/2 | 61.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 11 | 0/8/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A12 | English Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Amar,Elham | 2,584 | Kasparov CF Open 2026 | B89 |
| Jun 2026 | Lavrencic,Matic | 2,495 | Kasparov CF Open 2026 | B30 |
| Apr 2022 | Petro Golubka | 2,401 | 22nd ch-EU | C47 |
| Jan 2025 | N Fercec | 2,382 | 29th Bosnjaci Open | B35 |
| Oct 2024 | M Muse | 2,380 | 32nd TCh-CRO Div 1b | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,022 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2016 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,007 |
| chT4B-CRO Center North | 2012 | 17 | 8 | 1,826 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2019 | 12 | 9 | 2,074 |
| 26th chT-CRO U20 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,167 |
| CRO Topla Voda Cup | 2022 | 11 | 8 | 1,912 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,315 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,187 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matija Zadravec's chess games?
324 games by Matija Zadravec, from May 2012 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 Matija Zadravec has played.
What does Matija Zadravec play on the first move as White?
Across 167 games with White in our database, Matija Zadravec opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matija Zadravec answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games).
What openings does Matija Zadravec play as White?
As White, Matija Zadravec's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 61.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 167 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matija Zadravec play as Black?
As Black, Matija Zadravec most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 70.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Matija Zadravec's FIDE rating?
Matija Zadravec is currently rated 2,358 in classical chess, 2,211 in rapid and 2,305 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,358 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Matija Zadravec played?
Our database contains 324 games by Matija Zadravec, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 127 wins, 105 draws, 92 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matija Zadravec?
324 games by Matija Zadravec 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.