Prepare against Zdenko Plenkovic
IM · HRV · World #2,716 classical · FIDE ID 14506947
Our database contains 889 games by Zdenko Plenkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zdenko Plenkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenko Plenkovic 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 | 2,350 | 2,421 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,376 | 2,455 | Oct 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,350 | 2,450 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 889 | 392 | 250 | 247 | 44.1% |
| As White | 433 | 213 | 111 | 109 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 456 | 179 | 139 | 138 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenko Plenkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenko Plenkovic's side.
First moves as White (433 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 239 | 55.2% | 61.9% |
| g3 | 64 | 14.8% | 68.0% |
| Nf3 | 59 | 13.6% | 58.5% |
| c4 | 31 | 7.2% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 23 | 5.3% | 52.2% |
| a3 | 12 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 61.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Plenkovic usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Plenkovic usually continues Nf3 (68.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Plenkovic usually continues d4 (77.4% score)
- 1.g3 — 15% of White games, 68.0% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Plenkovic usually continues Bg2 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Plenkovic usually continues Bg2 (78.6% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Plenkovic usually continues Bg2 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 93 | 45.4% | 51.6% |
| c5 | 71 | 34.6% | 66.2% |
| e5 | 23 | 11.2% | 63.0% |
| c6 | 9 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 1.5% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 114 | 69.9% | 43.4% |
| g6 | 18 | 11.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 16 | 9.8% | 78.1% |
| d5 | 13 | 8.0% | 38.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Zdenko Plenkovic's chess games
All 889 games by Zdenko Plenkovic 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: 392 wins, 250 draws, 247 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 50 | 29/10/11 | 58.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 39 | 18/7/14 | 46.2% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 35 | 19/9/7 | 54.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 10/5/2 | 58.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 11/5/1 | 64.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 10/3/1 | 71.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 10/2/1 | 76.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 86 | 30/27/29 | 34.9% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 45 | 29/10/6 | 64.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 35 | 5/12/18 | 14.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 31 | 6/10/15 | 19.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 31 | 18/9/4 | 58.1% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Ivan Saric | 2,641 | CRO-CupT final | A04 |
| May 2015 | Davor Rogic | 2,557 | CRO-CupT final | B33 |
| May 2017 | Ibro Saric | 2,555 | CRO Cup | A54 |
| May 2015 | Alojzije Jankovic | 2,550 | CRO-CupT final | D82 |
| May 2006 | Csaba Horvath | 2,545 | 11th Cvitanovic Memorial A | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omis Open | 2007 | 37 | 22.5 | 2,354 |
| Split Open | 2009 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,348 |
| CRO Cup | 2024 | 25 | 13 | 2,400 |
| chT-CRO | 2014 | 22 | 10 | 2,358 |
| chT-CRO U18 | 2001 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,291 |
| Zagreb Open A | 2010 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,397 |
| Zagreb Open | 2015 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,324 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2003 | 16 | 13 | 2,436 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ante Saric (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenko Plenkovic's chess games?
889 games by Zdenko Plenkovic, 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 Plenkovic has played.
What does Zdenko Plenkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 433 games with White in our database, Zdenko Plenkovic opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.g3 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenko Plenkovic answers 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Zdenko Plenkovic play as White?
As White, Zdenko Plenkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (50 games, 58.0% win rate); Sicilian (39 games, 46.2% win rate); Réti Opening (35 games, 54.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 433 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenko Plenkovic play as Black?
As Black, Zdenko Plenkovic most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (86 games, 34.9% win rate); Sicilian (45 games, 64.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (35 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 456 games.
What is Zdenko Plenkovic's FIDE rating?
Zdenko Plenkovic is currently rated 2,350 in classical chess, 2,376 in rapid and 2,350 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,421 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Zdenko Plenkovic played?
Our database contains 889 games by Zdenko Plenkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 392 wins, 250 draws, 247 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenko Plenkovic?
889 games by Zdenko Plenkovic 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.