Prepare against Zdenko Kozina
HRV · World #52,660 classical · FIDE ID 14515822
Our database contains 148 games by Zdenko Kozina, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zdenko Kozina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenko Kozina 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 | 1,883 | 2,003 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,907 | 1,928 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,767 | 1,942 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 40 | 31 | 77 | 27.0% |
| As White | 71 | 21 | 18 | 32 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 77 | 19 | 13 | 45 | 24.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenko Kozina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenko Kozina's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 70 | 98.6% | 42.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 42.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Kozina usually continues Nf3 (26.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Kozina usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Kozina usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nc6 (100% of these games) — Kozina usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 40 | 100.0% | 33.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 100.0% | 34.5% |
Zdenko Kozina's chess games
All 148 games by Zdenko Kozina in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 40 wins, 31 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D48 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Ivo Jelecevic | 2,233 | Hum na Sutli Open | E21 |
| Nov 2009 | Mirko Raljic | 2,153 | Hum na Sutli Open | E63 |
| Nov 2010 | Josip Krklec | 2,117 | Hum na Sutli Open | A40 |
| Jan 2016 | Milan Skupnjak | 1,949 | 6th Krapina Open | E11 |
| Jan 2017 | Ivan Bockaj | 1,912 | 7th Krapina Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hum na Sutli Open | 2010 | 21 | 10 | 2,072 |
| chT3-CRO | 2009 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,963 |
| 11th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,825 |
| 2nd Krapina Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,998 |
| Krapina Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,980 |
| 12th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial A | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 2,085 |
| 6th Krapina Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,832 |
| 9th Krapina Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,909 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenko Kozina's chess games?
148 games by Zdenko Kozina, from Oct 2006 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 Kozina has played.
What does Zdenko Kozina play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Zdenko Kozina opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenko Kozina answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Zdenko Kozina play as White?
As White, Zdenko Kozina's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenko Kozina play as Black?
As Black, Zdenko Kozina most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Zdenko Kozina's FIDE rating?
Zdenko Kozina is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess, 1,907 in rapid and 1,767 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,003 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Zdenko Kozina played?
Our database contains 148 games by Zdenko Kozina, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 31 draws, 77 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenko Kozina?
148 games by Zdenko Kozina 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.