Prepare against Tihomir Zeleznjak
HRV · World #35,204 classical · FIDE ID 14511762
When preparing against Tihomir Zeleznjak, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%).
Our database contains 93 games by Tihomir Zeleznjak, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tihomir Zeleznjak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tihomir Zeleznjak 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 | 1,958 | 2,141 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,082 | 2,147 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 2,151 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 39 | 37 | 17 | 41.9% |
| As White | 47 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 46 | 19 | 20 | 7 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tihomir Zeleznjak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tihomir Zeleznjak's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 59.6% | 55.4% |
| d4 | 11 | 23.4% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 17.0% | 81.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zeleznjak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Zeleznjak usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Zeleznjak usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 59.1% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Zeleznjak usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Zeleznjak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Zeleznjak usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 42.9% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 8 | 38.1% | 68.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 61.1% | 63.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 38.9% | 42.9% |
Tihomir Zeleznjak's chess games
All 93 games by Tihomir Zeleznjak in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 39 wins, 37 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Miroslav Korenika | 2,275 | chT3-CRO | D03 |
| Apr 2009 | Milan Tamas | 2,180 | chT3-CRO | D07 |
| Mar 2010 | Alberto Maltar | 2,133 | chT3B-CRO Center North | B21 |
| Apr 2012 | Ivica Hergotic | 2,120 | chT3B-CRO Center North | B12 |
| May 2002 | Radoslav Cosic | 2,074 | CRO Cup | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 46 | 27 | 2,058 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2019 | 14 | 9 | 2,044 |
| chT3-CRO | 2009 | 13 | 8 | 2,205 |
| Medjimurske Team Cup | 2018 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
| CRO Cup | 2002 | 5 | 3 | 2,303 |
| chT3-CRO Centar-B | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 2,008 |
| Medjimurje Cup | 2020 | 4 | 3 | 2,080 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tihomir Zeleznjak's chess games?
93 games by Tihomir Zeleznjak, from Jan 2008 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 Tihomir Zeleznjak has played.
What does Tihomir Zeleznjak play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Tihomir Zeleznjak opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tihomir Zeleznjak answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games).
What openings does Tihomir Zeleznjak play as White?
As White, Tihomir Zeleznjak's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tihomir Zeleznjak play as Black?
As Black, Tihomir Zeleznjak most often plays: Caro-Kann (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Tihomir Zeleznjak's FIDE rating?
Tihomir Zeleznjak is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess, 2,082 in rapid and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (May 2012).
How many games has Tihomir Zeleznjak played?
Our database contains 93 games by Tihomir Zeleznjak, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 37 draws, 17 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tihomir Zeleznjak?
93 games by Tihomir Zeleznjak 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.