Prepare against Savo Zoric
Serbia · World #49,104 classical · FIDE ID 934089
Our database contains 31 games by Savo Zoric, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Savo Zoric's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Savo Zoric 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 | 1,896 | 2,122 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 1,938 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 5 | 14 | 12 | 16.1% |
| As White | 13 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 5.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Savo Zoric's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Savo Zoric's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 7 | 53.8% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 71.4% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Zoric usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Zoric usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zoric usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Zoric usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Zoric usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Savo Zoric's chess games
All 31 games by Savo Zoric 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: 5 wins, 14 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Lazar Petrovic | 2,148 | ch-Boris Kostic CC | A87 |
| Mar 2018 | Petar Rankov | 2,117 | ch-Boris Kostic CC | E61 |
| Mar 2018 | Pau Voina | 2,038 | ch-Boris Kostic CC | D02 |
| Mar 2018 | Ilija Milic | 1,838 | ch-Boris Kostic CC | E61 |
| Jul 2023 | Ilija Ilic | 1,787 | Belgrade Serbia Open | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Boris Kostic CC | 2018 | 16 | 9 | 2,115 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 1,535 |
| 36th Belgrade Trophy | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,890 |
| SERBIA OPEN 2026 - Rating Tournament | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,719 |
| 37th Belgrade Trophy | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,862 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Savo Zoric's chess games?
31 games by Savo Zoric, 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 Savo Zoric has played.
What does Savo Zoric play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Savo Zoric opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Savo Zoric answers 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Savo Zoric play as White?
As White, Savo Zoric's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Savo Zoric play as Black?
As Black, Savo Zoric most often plays: Rat Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Savo Zoric's FIDE rating?
Savo Zoric is currently rated 1,896 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,122 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Savo Zoric played?
Our database contains 31 games by Savo Zoric, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 14 draws, 12 losses (16.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Savo Zoric?
31 games by Savo Zoric 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.