Prepare against Zdenko Kozul
GM · HRV · World #722 classical · FIDE ID 14502879
Our database contains 3,808 games by Zdenko Kozul, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zdenko Kozul's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenko Kozul 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 | 2,483 | 2,640 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,518 | 2,583 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,533 | 2,649 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,808 | 1,801 | 1,213 | 794 | 47.3% |
| As White | 1,925 | 976 | 626 | 323 | 50.7% |
| As Black | 1,883 | 825 | 587 | 471 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenko Kozul's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenko Kozul's side.
First moves as White (1,925 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,690 | 87.8% | 66.9% |
| Nf3 | 202 | 10.5% | 68.6% |
| c4 | 30 | 1.6% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.1% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 66.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Kozul usually continues c4 (64.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kozul usually continues c4 (64.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kozul usually continues c4 (74.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 68.6% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Kozul usually continues c4 (61.9% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Kozul usually continues g3 (68.5% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Kozul usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (880 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 876 | 99.5% | 59.2% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (689 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 655 | 95.1% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 23 | 3.3% | 63.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 1.0% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 0.6% | 62.5% |
Zdenko Kozul's chess games
All 3,808 games by Zdenko Kozul in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 1,801 wins, 1,213 draws, 794 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 279 | 123/104/52 | 44.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 278 | 126/96/56 | 45.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 164 | 95/44/25 | 57.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 158 | 80/53/25 | 50.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 142 | 71/54/17 | 50.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 106 | 53/30/23 | 50.0% |
| A75 | Benoni Defense | 104 | 61/21/22 | 58.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 97 | 45/40/12 | 46.4% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 89 | 39/38/12 | 43.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 76 | 44/20/12 | 57.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 561 | 244/138/179 | 43.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 209 | 81/74/54 | 38.8% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 146 | 62/61/23 | 42.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 120 | 47/45/28 | 39.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 106 | 52/38/16 | 49.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 90 | 29/32/29 | 32.2% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 63 | 26/18/19 | 41.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 55 | 23/24/8 | 41.8% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 52 | 21/16/15 | 40.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 51 | 29/13/9 | 56.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Alexei Shirov | 2,739 | 16th chT-EU | B67 |
| Jul 1997 | Alexander G Beliavsky | 2,710 | 12th Vidmar Memorial | E71 |
| Sep 2006 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 2,696 | 15th chT-CRO | B67 |
| Nov 2018 | Ivan Saric | 2,692 | Zagreb Peace | D43 |
| Oct 2007 | Vladimir Malakhov | 2,690 | chT-CRO | D47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO | 2023 | 187 | 109.5 | 2,586 |
| chT-CRO | 2014 | 137 | 90 | 2,625 |
| CRO Cup | 2024 | 56 | 35.5 | 2,558 |
| chT-SLO | 2016 | 55 | 33 | 2,548 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2017 | 53 | 37 | 2,568 |
| Zagreb Peace | 2023 | 49 | 20 | 2,541 |
| ch-YUG | 1991 | 45 | 29.5 | 2,599 |
| Maribor Pirc Memorial | 2000 | 37 | 28.5 | 2,671 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mladen Palac (70 games) · Robert Zelcic (54 games) · Hrvoje Stevic (49 games) · Ognjen Cvitan (46 games) · Ante Brkic (42 games) · Zoran Jovanovic (36 games) · Ivan Saric (35 games) · Sasa Martinovic (34 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenko Kozul's chess games?
3,808 games by Zdenko Kozul, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Zdenko Kozul has played.
What does Zdenko Kozul play on the first move as White?
Across 1,925 games with White in our database, Zdenko Kozul opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenko Kozul answers 1...c5 (100% of games), 1...a6 (0% of games), 1...e5 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Zdenko Kozul play as White?
As White, Zdenko Kozul's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (279 games, 44.1% win rate); Catalan (278 games, 45.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (164 games, 57.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,925 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenko Kozul play as Black?
As Black, Zdenko Kozul most often plays: Sicilian (561 games, 43.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (209 games, 38.8% win rate); Indian Defense (146 games, 42.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,883 games.
What is Zdenko Kozul's FIDE rating?
Zdenko Kozul is currently rated 2,483 in classical chess, 2,518 in rapid and 2,533 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,640 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Zdenko Kozul played?
Our database contains 3,808 games by Zdenko Kozul, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,801 wins, 1,213 draws, 794 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenko Kozul?
3,808 games by Zdenko Kozul 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.