Prepare against Zdenko Padjen
HRV · World #66,900 classical · FIDE ID 14507102
When preparing against Zdenko Padjen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as White, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 220 games by Zdenko Padjen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zdenko Padjen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenko Padjen 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 | 1,832 | 2,139 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,937 | 1,937 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,945 | 2,008 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 220 | 46 | 68 | 106 | 20.9% |
| As White | 113 | 25 | 40 | 48 | 22.1% |
| As Black | 107 | 21 | 28 | 58 | 19.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenko Padjen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenko Padjen's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 113 | 100.0% | 39.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.8% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Padjen usually continues Nf3 (35.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Padjen usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Padjen usually continues d3 (45.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 45.5% | 32.5% |
| e5 | 12 | 27.3% | 29.2% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 15.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.8% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 46 | 93.9% | 35.9% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
Zdenko Padjen's chess games
All 220 games by Zdenko Padjen 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: 46 wins, 68 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 31 | 5/17/9 | 16.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 2/5/9 | 12.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 52 | 10/14/28 | 19.2% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Miroslav Adam | 2,238 | 24th Bled Open | A88 |
| Jan 1999 | Darko Sertic | 2,200 | 1st Rijeka ZNG111 Open | B50 |
| Mar 2009 | Zvonko Takac | 2,145 | Zagreb Open B | C80 |
| Jan 1999 | Miroslav Zufic | 2,136 | ch-CRO Open | C63 |
| Jan 1999 | Goran Cechi | 2,125 | ch-CRO Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Open | 2024 | 13 | 5 | 1,862 |
| Zagreb Koncar | 2001 | 10 | 2 | 2,006 |
| 6th Trieste Open A | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,880 |
| chT3-CRO Center-A | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 2,046 |
| Rijeka Paris Memorial 40th | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,991 |
| 2nd Opatija Open | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,972 |
| 3rd Mediterranean Open | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1,935 |
| 25th Bled Open A | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenko Padjen's chess games?
220 games by Zdenko Padjen, 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 Padjen has played.
What does Zdenko Padjen play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Zdenko Padjen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenko Padjen answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Zdenko Padjen play as White?
As White, Zdenko Padjen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (31 games, 16.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (16 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenko Padjen play as Black?
As Black, Zdenko Padjen most often plays: Dutch Defense (52 games, 19.2% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Zdenko Padjen's FIDE rating?
Zdenko Padjen is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,937 in rapid and 1,945 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Zdenko Padjen played?
Our database contains 220 games by Zdenko Padjen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 68 draws, 106 losses (20.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenko Padjen?
220 games by Zdenko Padjen 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.