Prepare against Vjekoslav Zivkovic
IM · HRV · World #4,327 classical · FIDE ID 14503263
Our database contains 536 games by Vjekoslav Zivkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vjekoslav Zivkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vjekoslav Zivkovic 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 | 2,294 | 2,441 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,393 | 2,404 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,376 | 2,439 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 536 | 124 | 327 | 85 | 23.1% |
| As White | 282 | 71 | 177 | 34 | 25.2% |
| As Black | 254 | 53 | 150 | 51 | 20.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vjekoslav Zivkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vjekoslav Zivkovic's side.
First moves as White (282 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 247 | 87.6% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 21 | 7.4% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 3.9% | 31.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nf3 (57.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues d4 (55.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 113 | 89.7% | 47.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 5.6% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 80 | 87.0% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 6.5% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.3% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Vjekoslav Zivkovic's chess games
All 536 games by Vjekoslav Zivkovic 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, 327 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 53 | 12/33/8 | 22.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 3/12/2 | 17.6% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 1/13/0 | 7.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 4/8/1 | 30.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 45 | 7/26/12 | 15.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 8/13/10 | 25.8% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 29 | 7/17/5 | 24.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 5/13/5 | 21.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A48 | London System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Robert Zelcic | 2,569 | Zagreb Open A | B18 |
| Oct 2008 | Tigran Kotanjian | 2,567 | 24th EU-Cup | B51 |
| Sep 2000 | Jozsef Pinter | 2,556 | chT-CRO | E70 |
| Jun 2009 | Bojan Kurajica | 2,555 | 8th chT-BIH | B30 |
| Jan 2008 | Marko Tratar | 2,507 | 2nd Zupanja Open A | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2013 | 41 | 19.5 | 2,402 |
| Zagreb Open A | 2010 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,424 |
| CRO-Cup | 1999 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,413 |
| 15th chT-CRO | 2006 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,613 |
| 15th Bosnjaci Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,330 |
| 19th Bosnjaci Open | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,359 |
| 8th chT-BIH | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,499 |
| Zagreb Open | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,454 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Blazimir Kovacevic (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vjekoslav Zivkovic's chess games?
536 games by Vjekoslav Zivkovic, 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 Vjekoslav Zivkovic has played.
What does Vjekoslav Zivkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 282 games with White in our database, Vjekoslav Zivkovic opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vjekoslav Zivkovic answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Vjekoslav Zivkovic play as White?
As White, Vjekoslav Zivkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (53 games, 22.6% win rate); French: Classical Variation (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (14 games, 7.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 282 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vjekoslav Zivkovic play as Black?
As Black, Vjekoslav Zivkovic most often plays: Sicilian (45 games, 15.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (31 games, 25.8% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 24.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 254 games.
What is Vjekoslav Zivkovic's FIDE rating?
Vjekoslav Zivkovic is currently rated 2,294 in classical chess, 2,393 in rapid and 2,376 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,441 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Vjekoslav Zivkovic played?
Our database contains 536 games by Vjekoslav Zivkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 327 draws, 85 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vjekoslav Zivkovic?
536 games by Vjekoslav Zivkovic 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.