Prepare against Zeljko Banduka
Slovakia · World #37,054 classical · FIDE ID 14902974
Our database contains 393 games by Zeljko Banduka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zeljko Banduka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zeljko Banduka 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 | 1,949 | 2,225 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,116 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,053 | 2,081 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 393 | 138 | 99 | 156 | 35.1% |
| As White | 193 | 79 | 42 | 72 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 200 | 59 | 57 | 84 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zeljko Banduka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zeljko Banduka's side.
First moves as White (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 186 | 96.4% | 51.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.6% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 51.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Banduka usually continues c4 (52.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Banduka usually continues g3 (48.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Banduka usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Banduka usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Banduka usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 45.1% | 47.8% |
| c6 | 31 | 30.4% | 35.5% |
| e6 | 12 | 11.8% | 29.2% |
| d5 | 7 | 6.9% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 4 | 3.9% | 87.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 43 | 75.4% | 40.7% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Zeljko Banduka's chess games
All 393 games by Zeljko Banduka 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: 138 wins, 99 draws, 156 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 47 | 16/11/20 | 34.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 28 | 14/3/11 | 50.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 25 | 9/6/10 | 36.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A33 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A20 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D43 | Slav Defense | 37 | 7/12/18 | 18.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Jan Plachetka | 2,371 | ch-SVK Open A | B86 |
| Mar 2009 | Martin Jurcik | 2,355 | chT-SVK 2C 0809 | A60 |
| Jul 2011 | Julia Movsesian | 2,319 | ch-SVK Open A | D02 |
| Jul 2011 | Vladimir Vojtek | 2,298 | ch-SVK Open A | B14 |
| Feb 2008 | Martin Zvarik | 2,295 | chT2C-SVK 0708 | E09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK Open A | 2012 | 31 | 11.5 | 2,119 |
| Brezova Open | 2010 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,999 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2013 | 17 | 7 | 1,996 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,224 |
| chT1E-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 3 | 2,093 |
| chT2-SVK 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,292 |
| chT-SVK 2C 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 6 | 2,090 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zeljko Banduka's chess games?
393 games by Zeljko Banduka, 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 Zeljko Banduka has played.
What does Zeljko Banduka play on the first move as White?
Across 193 games with White in our database, Zeljko Banduka opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zeljko Banduka answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Zeljko Banduka play as White?
As White, Zeljko Banduka's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (47 games, 34.0% win rate); Catalan (28 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 193 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zeljko Banduka play as Black?
As Black, Zeljko Banduka most often plays: Slav Defense (37 games, 18.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 200 games.
What is Zeljko Banduka's FIDE rating?
Zeljko Banduka is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid and 2,053 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Zeljko Banduka played?
Our database contains 393 games by Zeljko Banduka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 138 wins, 99 draws, 156 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zeljko Banduka?
393 games by Zeljko Banduka 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.