Prepare against Zdenko Jukic
FM · HRV · World #8,340 classical · FIDE ID 14501929
Our database contains 200 games by Zdenko Jukic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zdenko Jukic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenko Jukic 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 | 2,199 | 2,328 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,286 | 2,286 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,205 | 2,376 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 63 | 83 | 54 | 31.5% |
| As White | 102 | 42 | 34 | 26 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 98 | 21 | 49 | 28 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenko Jukic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenko Jukic's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 77.5% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 11.8% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 5 | 4.9% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.9% | 12.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Jukic usually continues c3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Jukic usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Jukic usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Jukic usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Jukic usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Jukic usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 63.0% | 51.5% |
| c5 | 16 | 29.6% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 53.8% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 26.9% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 4 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Zdenko Jukic's chess games
All 200 games by Zdenko Jukic 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: 63 wins, 83 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 30 | 6/18/6 | 20.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Uros Krstic | 2,492 | 22nd chT-CRO Cup | C24 |
| Jan 2001 | Miso Cebalo | 2,473 | CRO Cup | D36 |
| Sep 2012 | Davorin Komljenovic | 2,446 | 21st chT1B-CRO | B06 |
| May 2007 | Jole Petrov | 2,421 | 16th chT-CRO | B12 |
| Jan 1997 | Anto Ascic | 2,355 | chT-CRO | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2013 | 51 | 31 | 2,422 |
| chT1B-CRO | 2014 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,299 |
| Wch U18 | 1993 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,310 |
| ch-Zagreb | 1995 | 9 | 2 | 2,114 |
| 19th chT-CRO 1B | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,301 |
| ch-CRO | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,359 |
| 18th chT1B-CRO | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,330 |
| 2nd Zupanja Open A | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,246 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenko Jukic's chess games?
200 games by Zdenko Jukic, 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 Zdenko Jukic has played.
What does Zdenko Jukic play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Zdenko Jukic opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenko Jukic answers 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Zdenko Jukic play as White?
As White, Zdenko Jukic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenko Jukic play as Black?
As Black, Zdenko Jukic most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (30 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Zdenko Jukic's FIDE rating?
Zdenko Jukic is currently rated 2,199 in classical chess, 2,286 in rapid and 2,205 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,328 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Zdenko Jukic played?
Our database contains 200 games by Zdenko Jukic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 83 draws, 54 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenko Jukic?
200 games by Zdenko Jukic 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.