Prepare against Zdenko Jusic
IM · HRV · World #8,222 classical · FIDE ID 14501902
When preparing against Zdenko Jusic, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as White, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 545 games by Zdenko Jusic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zdenko Jusic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenko Jusic 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 | 2,201 | 2,425 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,240 | 2,351 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,195 | 2,447 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 545 | 215 | 138 | 192 | 39.4% |
| As White | 275 | 115 | 67 | 93 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 270 | 100 | 71 | 99 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenko Jusic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenko Jusic's side.
First moves as White (275 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 263 | 95.6% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 3.6% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Jusic usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Jusic usually continues Nf3 (58.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Jusic usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Jusic usually continues b4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Jusic usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 46 | 38.3% | 45.7% |
| d6 | 40 | 33.3% | 48.8% |
| e5 | 27 | 22.5% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 49.0% | 53.1% |
| d6 | 25 | 25.0% | 52.0% |
| d5 | 13 | 13.0% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.0% | 66.7% |
Zdenko Jusic's chess games
All 545 games by Zdenko Jusic 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: 215 wins, 138 draws, 192 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 39 | 15/7/17 | 38.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 6/11/5 | 27.3% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 8/1/10 | 42.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 41 | 15/10/16 | 36.6% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 40 | 20/7/13 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Borki Predojevic | 2,607 | 20th Zadar Open A | B51 |
| Aug 1997 | Ilia Balinov | 2,560 | Schwarzach Open A | C12 |
| Aug 1997 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,550 | Schwarzach Open A | B12 |
| Jan 1996 | Miso Cebalo | 2,495 | chT-CRO | B81 |
| Sep 1999 | Branko Kutuzovic | 2,480 | chT-CRO | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2004 | 89 | 50.5 | 2,442 |
| Gyor Open U18 | 1992 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,381 |
| chT1-SLO East | 2018 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,143 |
| CRO Cup | 2023 | 17 | 8 | 2,326 |
| 22nd chT2-CRO Center | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,241 |
| 23rd chT2-CRO Center | 2014 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,305 |
| chT1-SLO Ost | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 2,299 |
| chT2-CRO Ost | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,366 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenko Jusic's chess games?
545 games by Zdenko Jusic, 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 Jusic has played.
What does Zdenko Jusic play on the first move as White?
Across 275 games with White in our database, Zdenko Jusic opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.g3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenko Jusic answers 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Zdenko Jusic play as White?
As White, Zdenko Jusic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 275 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenko Jusic play as Black?
As Black, Zdenko Jusic most often plays: Philidor (41 games, 36.6% win rate); Indian Defense (40 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 270 games.
What is Zdenko Jusic's FIDE rating?
Zdenko Jusic is currently rated 2,201 in classical chess, 2,240 in rapid and 2,195 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,425 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Zdenko Jusic played?
Our database contains 545 games by Zdenko Jusic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 215 wins, 138 draws, 192 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenko Jusic?
545 games by Zdenko Jusic 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.