Prepare against Srdjan Zelenika
FM · HRV · World #10,050 classical · FIDE ID 14501350
Our database contains 389 games by Srdjan Zelenika, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Srdjan Zelenika's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Srdjan Zelenika 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 | 2,169 | 2,354 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,283 | 2,298 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,172 | 2,325 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 389 | 124 | 156 | 109 | 31.9% |
| As White | 187 | 65 | 88 | 34 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 202 | 59 | 68 | 75 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Srdjan Zelenika's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Srdjan Zelenika's side.
First moves as White (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 178 | 95.2% | 59.6% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Zelenika usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Zelenika usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Zelenika usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Zelenika usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Zelenika usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …b6 (11% of these games) — Zelenika usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 83 | 85.6% | 51.8% |
| e6 | 9 | 9.3% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.1% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 100.0% | 42.6% |
Srdjan Zelenika's chess games
All 389 games by Srdjan Zelenika 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: 124 wins, 156 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 33 | 14/15/4 | 42.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 31 | 12/7/12 | 38.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 29 | 6/10/13 | 20.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 14 | 1/5/8 | 7.1% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Ivan Leventic | 2,499 | chT-CRO | B31 |
| Dec 2001 | Vasily Yemelin | 2,490 | Rijeka Open | C55 |
| Dec 2001 | Robert Loncar | 2,458 | Rijeka Open | B27 |
| Jan 2001 | Faruk Bistric | 2,456 | Primorsko Goranska Open | B47 |
| Apr 1999 | Sahbaz Nurkic | 2,440 | Kastav Hotel Opatija | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2007 | 49 | 20.5 | 2,294 |
| chT2-CRO West | 2013 | 26 | 17 | 2,299 |
| CRO-Cup | 2000 | 23 | 13.5 | 2,421 |
| CRO Cup | 2024 | 21 | 7.5 | 2,160 |
| Bled Open B | 1998 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,235 |
| chT2-CRO | 2000 | 16 | 12.5 | 2,469 |
| Riviera IM | 2003 | 14 | 6 | 2,212 |
| 04 Kastav Hotel Opatija B | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,337 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Srdjan Zelenika's chess games?
389 games by Srdjan Zelenika, 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 Zelenika has played.
What does Srdjan Zelenika play on the first move as White?
Across 187 games with White in our database, Srdjan Zelenika opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Srdjan Zelenika answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Srdjan Zelenika play as White?
As White, Srdjan Zelenika's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Italian Game (19 games, 31.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 187 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Srdjan Zelenika play as Black?
As Black, Srdjan Zelenika most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (31 games, 38.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (29 games, 20.7% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 7.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 202 games.
What is Srdjan Zelenika's FIDE rating?
Srdjan Zelenika is currently rated 2,169 in classical chess, 2,283 in rapid and 2,172 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,354 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Srdjan Zelenika played?
Our database contains 389 games by Srdjan Zelenika, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 156 draws, 109 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Srdjan Zelenika?
389 games by Srdjan Zelenika 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.