Prepare against Zdenko Polhert
Serbia · World #74,013 classical · FIDE ID 940640
When preparing against Zdenko Polhert, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Zdenko Polhert, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zdenko Polhert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenko Polhert 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 | 1,808 | 2,038 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 1,979 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 15 | 6 | 15 | 41.7% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 19 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenko Polhert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenko Polhert's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 64.7% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 6 | 35.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Polhert usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Polhert usually continues e3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Polhert usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Polhert usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Polhert usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Polhert usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 92.3% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Zdenko Polhert's chess games
All 36 games by Zdenko Polhert in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D94 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Dragan Savic | 2,170 | 13th Senta Open B | C02 |
| Jul 2010 | Istvan Pajzer | 2,092 | 14th Senta Open B | C41 |
| Jul 2010 | Vojko Grabez | 2,079 | 14th Senta Open B | D00 |
| May 2017 | Milos Stanimirovic | 2,068 | chT-Belgrade | B07 |
| Jul 2009 | Zvonimir Aleksic | 2,047 | 13th Senta Open B | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Senta Open B | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,099 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,776 |
| 17th Senta Open B | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,919 |
| 13th Senta Open B | 2009 | 4 | 3 | 2,235 |
| chT-Belgrade City | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,976 |
| Belgrade tt Cup | 2011 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,713 |
| 15th Senta Open B | 2011 | 3 | 3 | 2,166 |
| Belgrade Spring Open | 2011 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,066 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenko Polhert's chess games?
36 games by Zdenko Polhert, from Sep 2009 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 Polhert has played.
What does Zdenko Polhert play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Zdenko Polhert opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenko Polhert answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Zdenko Polhert play as White?
As White, Zdenko Polhert's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenko Polhert play as Black?
As Black, Zdenko Polhert most often plays: Philidor (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Zdenko Polhert's FIDE rating?
Zdenko Polhert is currently rated 1,808 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,038 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Zdenko Polhert played?
Our database contains 36 games by Zdenko Polhert, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenko Polhert?
36 games by Zdenko Polhert 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.