Prepare against Robert Zelcic
GM · HRV · World #921 classical · FIDE ID 14500310
When preparing against Robert Zelcic, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 33.3% over 87 games.
Our database contains 3,305 games by Robert Zelcic, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Robert Zelcic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Zelcic 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 | 2,460 | 2,593 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,446 | 2,557 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,410 | 2,602 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,305 | 1,571 | 1,091 | 643 | 47.5% |
| As White | 1,655 | 857 | 520 | 278 | 51.8% |
| As Black | 1,650 | 714 | 571 | 365 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Zelcic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Zelcic's side.
First moves as White (1,654 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,588 | 96.0% | 67.7% |
| d4 | 26 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 1.6% | 61.5% |
| Nc3 | 6 | 0.4% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.2% | 37.5% |
| d3 | 2 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 67.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Zelcic usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Zelcic usually continues Nf3 (67.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Zelcic usually continues d4 (70.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Zelcic usually continues Nc3 (88.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Zelcic usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Zelcic usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (716 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 422 | 58.9% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 150 | 20.9% | 65.7% |
| c5 | 63 | 8.8% | 69.8% |
| d5 | 45 | 6.3% | 65.6% |
| Nc6 | 14 | 2.0% | 71.4% |
| e5 | 10 | 1.4% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (572 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 454 | 79.4% | 60.9% |
| c5 | 59 | 10.3% | 70.3% |
| d5 | 50 | 8.7% | 46.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 1.4% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Robert Zelcic's chess games
All 3,305 games by Robert Zelcic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 1,571 wins, 1,091 draws, 643 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 329 | 170/90/69 | 51.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 113 | 54/36/23 | 47.8% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 102 | 52/25/25 | 51.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 98 | 58/25/15 | 59.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 69 | 36/25/8 | 52.2% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 59 | 32/16/11 | 54.2% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 55 | 26/15/14 | 47.3% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 53 | 30/18/5 | 56.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 52 | 26/20/6 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 42 | 17/20/5 | 40.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 150 | 81/35/34 | 54.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 129 | 57/47/25 | 44.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 112 | 62/23/27 | 55.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 110 | 41/36/33 | 37.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 93 | 43/22/28 | 46.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 87 | 29/33/25 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 75 | 27/28/20 | 36.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 73 | 28/27/18 | 38.4% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 69 | 32/23/14 | 46.4% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 65 | 32/20/13 | 49.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Ivan Cheparinov | 2,711 | Zagreb Peace | B51 |
| Dec 2017 | Ruslan Ponomariov | 2,694 | ch-EU blitz | B12 |
| Nov 2002 | Peter Svidler | 2,690 | Olympiad-35 | B43 |
| Aug 1999 | Alexey Dreev | 2,679 | FIDE-Wch k.o. g/25+10 | A34 |
| Nov 2019 | Markus Ragger | 2,669 | Zagreb Peace | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO | 2022 | 193 | 104.5 | 2,534 |
| chT-CRO | 2014 | 137 | 86 | 2,528 |
| chT1-SLO East | 2019 | 53 | 42.5 | 2,522 |
| Zagreb Peace | 2023 | 49 | 19.5 | 2,541 |
| CRO Cup | 2023 | 46 | 32.5 | 2,469 |
| Zadar Open | 2004 | 44 | 29 | 2,520 |
| Geneve Open | 1996 | 40 | 23.5 | 2,504 |
| Montecatini Terme Open | 2000 | 38 | 27.5 | 2,561 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mladen Palac (57 games) · Zdenko Kozul (54 games) · Hrvoje Stevic (48 games) · Davor Rogic (35 games) · Zoran Jovanovic (34 games) · Ognjen Cvitan (34 games) · Blazimir Kovacevic (33 games) · Ante Brkic (32 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Zelcic's chess games?
3,305 games by Robert Zelcic, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Robert Zelcic has played.
What does Robert Zelcic play on the first move as White?
Across 1,654 games with White in our database, Robert Zelcic opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Zelcic answers 1...c6 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Robert Zelcic play as White?
As White, Robert Zelcic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (329 games, 51.7% win rate); Scotch Game (113 games, 47.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (102 games, 51.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,655 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Zelcic play as Black?
As Black, Robert Zelcic most often plays: Alekhine Defense (150 games, 54.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (129 games, 44.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (112 games, 55.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,650 games.
What is Robert Zelcic's FIDE rating?
Robert Zelcic is currently rated 2,460 in classical chess, 2,446 in rapid and 2,410 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,593 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Robert Zelcic played?
Our database contains 3,305 games by Robert Zelcic, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,571 wins, 1,091 draws, 643 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Zelcic?
3,305 games by Robert Zelcic 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.