Prepare against Zoran Runic
IM · Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #14,224 classical · FIDE ID 14401410
Our database contains 1,031 games by Zoran Runic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zoran Runic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran Runic 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 | 2,114 | 2,462 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,357 | 2,519 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,333 | 2,544 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,031 | 392 | 323 | 316 | 38.0% |
| As White | 513 | 218 | 159 | 136 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 518 | 174 | 164 | 180 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoran Runic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoran Runic's side.
First moves as White (513 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 457 | 89.1% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 41 | 8.0% | 52.4% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.4% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 3 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Runic usually continues Nf3 (53.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Runic usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Runic usually continues d4 (62.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Runic usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Runic usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Runic usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (249 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 86 | 34.5% | 52.3% |
| c5 | 72 | 28.9% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 54 | 21.7% | 46.3% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 10.0% | 38.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.0% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.2% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 115 | 72.3% | 46.5% |
| d6 | 20 | 12.6% | 32.5% |
| d5 | 12 | 7.5% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 7 | 4.4% | 7.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Zoran Runic's chess games
All 1,031 games by Zoran Runic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 392 wins, 323 draws, 316 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 132 | 46/44/42 | 34.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 52 | 24/14/14 | 46.2% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 14/12/5 | 45.2% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 28 | 14/4/10 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 24 | 8/13/3 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 84 | 29/24/31 | 34.5% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 48 | 20/13/15 | 41.7% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 36 | 12/10/14 | 33.3% |
| E63 | English Opening | 23 | 11/8/4 | 47.8% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 22 | 5/4/13 | 22.7% |
| E63 | Réti Opening | 21 | 7/7/7 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 3/8/9 | 15.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 3/10/7 | 15.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Zdenko Kozul | 2,575 | 18th chT-BIH | A57 |
| Mar 2022 | Ibro Saric | 2,574 | Arandjelovac ASK-11 GM | C90 |
| Sep 2004 | Miroslav Markovic | 2,564 | chT-SCG Central | C41 |
| Jun 2003 | Dragisa Blagojevic | 2,548 | 2nd chT-BIH | A15 |
| May 2008 | Miodrag R Savic | 2,542 | 38th Sarajevo Bosnia-B | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BIH | 2011 | 35 | 16 | 2,438 |
| chT-Srpska Republic 1st League | 2018 | 25 | 16.5 | 2,340 |
| chT2-CRO East | 2011 | 24 | 17 | 2,508 |
| chT-Vojvodina 2nd League | 2020 | 22 | 13 | 2,417 |
| Bijeljina | 1994 | 13 | 10 | 2,442 |
| ch-YUG | 1991 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,363 |
| 89th Novi Sad TS GM | 2018 | 11 | 3 | 2,186 |
| 21st chT-Vojvodina | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 2,272 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dalibor Stojanovic (17 games) · Emir Dizdarevic (16 games) · Miodrag R Savic (13 games) · Vlado Jakovljevic (12 games) · Milko Popchev (11 games) · Zeljko Bogut (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran Runic's chess games?
1,031 games by Zoran Runic, from Apr 2003 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 Zoran Runic has played.
What does Zoran Runic play on the first move as White?
Across 513 games with White in our database, Zoran Runic opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran Runic answers 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Zoran Runic play as White?
As White, Zoran Runic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (132 games, 34.8% win rate); French: Advance Variation (52 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (31 games, 45.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 513 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran Runic play as Black?
As Black, Zoran Runic most often plays: Philidor (84 games, 34.5% win rate); Indian Defense (48 games, 41.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (36 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 518 games.
What is Zoran Runic's FIDE rating?
Zoran Runic is currently rated 2,114 in classical chess, 2,357 in rapid and 2,333 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,462 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Zoran Runic played?
Our database contains 1,031 games by Zoran Runic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 392 wins, 323 draws, 316 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran Runic?
1,031 games by Zoran Runic 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.