Prepare against Zdravko Zelic
IM · HRV · World #4,663 classical · FIDE ID 14503190
When preparing against Zdravko Zelic, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 14.3% over 28 games.
Our database contains 242 games by Zdravko Zelic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zdravko Zelic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdravko Zelic 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 | 2,283 | 2,419 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,399 | 2,484 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,407 | 2,407 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 242 | 63 | 118 | 61 | 26.0% |
| As White | 128 | 34 | 70 | 24 | 26.6% |
| As Black | 114 | 29 | 48 | 37 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdravko Zelic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdravko Zelic's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 125 | 97.7% | 54.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Zelic usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Zelic usually continues Nf3 (62.1% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Zelic usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zelic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zelic usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 66.7% | 47.1% |
| e5 | 8 | 15.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 9.8% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.9% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 88.4% | 44.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
Zdravko Zelic's chess games
All 242 games by Zdravko Zelic 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: 63 wins, 118 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 28 | 4/17/7 | 14.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 3/9/1 | 23.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 1/7/5 | 7.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A73 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Oleg M Romanishin | 2,555 | Kastel Stari Open | C96 |
| Apr 2011 | Sinisa Drazic | 2,467 | Zagreb Open A | C11 |
| Jan 1995 | Juraj Nikolac | 2,460 | chT-CRO | B65 |
| Jan 1997 | Davor Rogic | 2,455 | Kastel Stari Open | C86 |
| Apr 2011 | Nenad Fercec | 2,452 | Zagreb Open A | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2014 | 44 | 23 | 2,377 |
| Zagreb Open A | 2013 | 26 | 13 | 2,354 |
| Prague Bohemians | 1987 | 13 | 6 | 2,382 |
| CRO Cup | 2018 | 12 | 6 | 2,324 |
| Solin 2nd | 1994 | 11 | 5 | 2,380 |
| chT3A-CRO Center | 2010 | 11 | 9 | 2,527 |
| chT3-CRO Center-A | 2011 | 11 | 8 | 2,362 |
| CRO-Cup | 1996 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,395 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdravko Zelic's chess games?
242 games by Zdravko Zelic, 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 Zdravko Zelic has played.
What does Zdravko Zelic play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Zdravko Zelic opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdravko Zelic answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Zdravko Zelic play as White?
As White, Zdravko Zelic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 14.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdravko Zelic play as Black?
As Black, Zdravko Zelic most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Zdravko Zelic's FIDE rating?
Zdravko Zelic is currently rated 2,283 in classical chess, 2,399 in rapid and 2,407 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,419 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Zdravko Zelic played?
Our database contains 242 games by Zdravko Zelic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 118 draws, 61 losses (26.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdravko Zelic?
242 games by Zdravko Zelic 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.