Prepare against Sinisa Zizek
HRV · World #67,193 classical · FIDE ID 14511924
When preparing against Sinisa Zizek, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 82 games by Sinisa Zizek, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sinisa Zizek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sinisa Zizek 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 | 1,831 | 1,935 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,872 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,905 | 1,905 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 29 | 16 | 37 | 35.4% |
| As White | 38 | 15 | 5 | 18 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 44 | 14 | 11 | 19 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sinisa Zizek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sinisa Zizek's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 97.4% | 44.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 44.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Zizek usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Zizek usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Zizek usually continues e5 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Zizek usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 87.1% | 46.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Sinisa Zizek's chess games
All 82 games by Sinisa Zizek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 29 wins, 16 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Miroslav Nagrajsalovic | 2,207 | chT3B-CRO Center North | B04 |
| Feb 2014 | Tihomir Zeleznjak | 2,139 | Medimurska CupT | D35 |
| Oct 2010 | Miljenko Kelemen | 2,111 | chT3B-CRO Center North | B73 |
| Oct 2011 | Darko Sardi | 2,016 | chT3B-CRO Center North | B05 |
| Mar 2018 | Alberto Maltar | 1,986 | Medjimurske Team Cup | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 36 | 17.5 | 1,926 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2019 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,876 |
| chT3-CRO | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,123 |
| chT2-CRO | 1995 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,025 |
| chT-CRO U18 | 1998 | 6 | 1.5 | – |
| Medjimurske Team Cup | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,854 |
| chT3-CRO Centar-B | 2017 | 2 | 2 | 2,202 |
| Medjimurje Cup | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,511 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sinisa Zizek's chess games?
82 games by Sinisa Zizek, from Apr 2014 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 Sinisa Zizek has played.
What does Sinisa Zizek play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Sinisa Zizek opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sinisa Zizek answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Sinisa Zizek play as White?
As White, Sinisa Zizek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sinisa Zizek play as Black?
As Black, Sinisa Zizek most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Sinisa Zizek's FIDE rating?
Sinisa Zizek is currently rated 1,831 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 1,905 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,935 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Sinisa Zizek played?
Our database contains 82 games by Sinisa Zizek, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 16 draws, 37 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sinisa Zizek?
82 games by Sinisa Zizek 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.