Prepare against Srdjan Zakic
IM · Serbia · World #5,723 classical · FIDE ID 900729
Our database contains 512 games by Srdjan Zakic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Srdjan Zakic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Srdjan Zakic 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 | 2,254 | 2,368 | Apr 2005 |
| Blitz | 2,101 | 2,346 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 512 | 139 | 216 | 157 | 27.1% |
| As White | 253 | 78 | 111 | 64 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 259 | 61 | 105 | 93 | 23.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Srdjan Zakic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Srdjan Zakic's side.
First moves as White (253 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 246 | 97.2% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.0% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Zakic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Zakic usually continues Nf3 (60.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Zakic usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Zakic usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Zakic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Zakic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 103 | 95.4% | 46.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.8% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 98 | 98.0% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Srdjan Zakic's chess games
All 512 games by Srdjan Zakic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 139 wins, 216 draws, 157 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 44 | 11/17/16 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 4/9/1 | 28.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 31 | 11/12/8 | 35.5% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 24 | 7/7/10 | 29.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 1/12/10 | 4.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 4/6/9 | 21.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 2/10/6 | 11.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/9/3 | 29.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 1/5/10 | 6.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 3/8/5 | 18.8% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Goran M Todorovic | 2,490 | ch-YUG | B33 |
| Jan 1998 | Svetozar Gligoric | 2,480 | ch-YUG Open | C47 |
| Jan 1988 | Stanislav Savchenko | 2,480 | Belgrade GMA Open | E61 |
| Jan 1997 | Boro Miljanic | 2,475 | chT-YUG | B32 |
| Jan 1989 | Miralem Dzevlan | 2,475 | Aosta Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-YUG | 1998 | 41 | 19.5 | 2,371 |
| ch-YUG | 1992 | 39 | 20.5 | 2,410 |
| chT-SRB | 2012 | 25 | 11 | 2,333 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2011 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,320 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2022 | 18 | 9 | 2,234 |
| Rio de Janeiro U18 | 1982 | 15 | 7 | 2,294 |
| Belgrade schev | 1999 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,322 |
| Budapest Herbstlich | 1990 | 13 | 5 | 2,336 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Srdjan Zakic's chess games?
512 games by Srdjan Zakic, from Apr 2003 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 Srdjan Zakic has played.
What does Srdjan Zakic play on the first move as White?
Across 253 games with White in our database, Srdjan Zakic opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.g3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Srdjan Zakic answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...Nc6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...Nc6 (1% of games).
What openings does Srdjan Zakic play as White?
As White, Srdjan Zakic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (44 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 253 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Srdjan Zakic play as Black?
As Black, Srdjan Zakic most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (23 games, 4.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 259 games.
What is Srdjan Zakic's FIDE rating?
Srdjan Zakic is currently rated 2,254 in classical chess and 2,101 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,368 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Srdjan Zakic played?
Our database contains 512 games by Srdjan Zakic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 139 wins, 216 draws, 157 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Srdjan Zakic?
512 games by Srdjan Zakic 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.