Prepare against Zdravko Puhalo
Serbia · World #35,732 classical · FIDE ID 937797
Our database contains 141 games by Zdravko Puhalo, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zdravko Puhalo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdravko Puhalo 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 | 1,955 | 2,105 | Jun 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,998 | 2,121 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 1,980 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 60 | 26 | 55 | 42.6% |
| As White | 79 | 33 | 17 | 29 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 62 | 27 | 9 | 26 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdravko Puhalo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdravko Puhalo's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 78.5% | 50.8% |
| e4 | 16 | 20.3% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Puhalo usually continues f4 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Puhalo usually continues f4 (61.5% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Puhalo usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Puhalo usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Puhalo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Puhalo usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 26 | 74.3% | 44.2% |
| e6 | 6 | 17.1% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 8.6% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 72.7% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Zdravko Puhalo's chess games
All 141 games by Zdravko Puhalo in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 60 wins, 26 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Canard Opening | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 26 | 10/3/13 | 38.5% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Andras Jurcsak | 2,203 | Senta January Open | A45 |
| Dec 2012 | Veso Avram | 2,130 | Subotica Autumn Open | E62 |
| May 2013 | Ivan Sedlak | 2,128 | ch-Subotica | B00 |
| Mar 2019 | Zdravko Stojanovski | 2,107 | ch-Subotica City | A40 |
| Feb 2015 | Mihaly Pacal | 2,092 | ch-Subotica | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Subotica | 2015 | 40 | 18 | 1,964 |
| ch-Subotica Open | 2017 | 18 | 11 | 2,040 |
| ch-Backa Topola | 2019 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,082 |
| Subotica Autumn Open | 2012 | 17 | 12 | 2,163 |
| Senta January Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,088 |
| ch-Subotica City | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,006 |
| 17th Senta Open B | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,087 |
| Palic Karadzic Memorial Open | 2017 | 6 | 1 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdravko Puhalo's chess games?
141 games by Zdravko Puhalo, from May 2010 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 Puhalo has played.
What does Zdravko Puhalo play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Zdravko Puhalo opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdravko Puhalo answers 1...d6 (74% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Zdravko Puhalo play as White?
As White, Zdravko Puhalo's most-played openings in our database are: Canard Opening (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdravko Puhalo play as Black?
As Black, Zdravko Puhalo most often plays: Pirc Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Zdravko Puhalo's FIDE rating?
Zdravko Puhalo is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess, 1,998 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Jun 2016).
How many games has Zdravko Puhalo played?
Our database contains 141 games by Zdravko Puhalo, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 26 draws, 55 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdravko Puhalo?
141 games by Zdravko Puhalo 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.