Prepare against Zdravko Bugarija
HRV · World #33,636 classical · FIDE ID 14504863
Our database contains 47 games by Zdravko Bugarija, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zdravko Bugarija's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdravko Bugarija 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 | 1,966 | 2,108 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 11 | 7 | 29 | 23.4% |
| As White | 27 | 6 | 2 | 19 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdravko Bugarija's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdravko Bugarija's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 74.1% | 22.5% |
| b3 | 7 | 25.9% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 22.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Bugarija usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Bugarija usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Bugarija usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 26% of White games, 35.7% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Bugarija usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Bugarija usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Na6 (14% of these games) — Bugarija usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Zdravko Bugarija's chess games
All 47 games by Zdravko Bugarija in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Boris Golubovic | 2,365 | Zadar Open | B02 |
| Dec 2002 | Marijan Kristovic | 2,337 | Zadar Open | A06 |
| Dec 2002 | Ante Vidovic | 2,152 | Zadar Open | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zadar Open | 2003 | 35 | 11.5 | 2,206 |
| chT2-CRO | 1996 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,094 |
| CRO-Cup | 1995 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
| 23rd ch-Euro Seniors | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,929 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdravko Bugarija's chess games?
47 games by Zdravko Bugarija, from Apr 2008 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 Zdravko Bugarija has played.
What does Zdravko Bugarija play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Zdravko Bugarija opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.b3 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdravko Bugarija answers 1...g6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games).
What openings does Zdravko Bugarija play as White?
As White, Zdravko Bugarija's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdravko Bugarija play as Black?
As Black, Zdravko Bugarija most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Zdravko Bugarija's FIDE rating?
Zdravko Bugarija is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Zdravko Bugarija played?
Our database contains 47 games by Zdravko Bugarija, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 29 losses (23.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdravko Bugarija?
47 games by Zdravko Bugarija 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.