Prepare against Mirko Zaper
HRV · World #37,241 classical · FIDE ID 14514419
Our database contains 135 games by Mirko Zaper, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mirko Zaper's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mirko Zaper 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 | 1,948 | 2,045 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 2,011 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,915 | 1,972 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 49 | 20 | 66 | 36.3% |
| As White | 62 | 24 | 15 | 23 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 73 | 25 | 5 | 43 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mirko Zaper's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mirko Zaper's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 98.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Zaper usually continues Nf3 (45.2% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zaper usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Zaper usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Zaper usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 90.2% | 41.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 66.7% | 32.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 28.6% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Mirko Zaper's chess games
All 135 games by Mirko Zaper in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 49 wins, 20 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/1/10 | 21.4% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A29 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Denis Brulic | 2,242 | Kastela Open | A54 |
| Mar 2005 | Ivica Bozanic | 2,227 | Split Open | B76 |
| Jan 2007 | Ivica Brkic | 2,198 | Solin Open | B07 |
| Jul 2005 | Igor Brunski | 2,154 | Kastela Open | A48 |
| Jan 2007 | Toni Vujcic | 2,142 | Solin Open | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omis Open | 2007 | 38 | 13.5 | 2,047 |
| 3rd Split Open | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,843 |
| Solin Open | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,247 |
| Kastela Open | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,265 |
| 4th Split Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,087 |
| chT2S-CRO | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,906 |
| Stobrec Open | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,995 |
| Epetium Open | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,083 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mirko Zaper's chess games?
135 games by Mirko Zaper, from Oct 2005 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 Mirko Zaper has played.
What does Mirko Zaper play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Mirko Zaper opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mirko Zaper answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Mirko Zaper play as White?
As White, Mirko Zaper's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 15.4% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mirko Zaper play as Black?
As Black, Mirko Zaper most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Mirko Zaper's FIDE rating?
Mirko Zaper is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid and 1,915 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,045 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Mirko Zaper played?
Our database contains 135 games by Mirko Zaper, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 20 draws, 66 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mirko Zaper?
135 games by Mirko Zaper 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.