Prepare against Zeljko Galic
FM · Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #4,845 classical · FIDE ID 14400227
Our database contains 97 games by Zeljko Galic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zeljko Galic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zeljko Galic 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 | 2,278 | 2,367 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,123 | 2,293 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,134 | 2,259 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 25 | 50 | 22 | 25.8% |
| As White | 49 | 12 | 25 | 12 | 24.5% |
| As Black | 48 | 13 | 25 | 10 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zeljko Galic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zeljko Galic's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 47 | 95.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 96% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Galic usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Galic usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Galic usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Galic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Galic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 100.0% | 48.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 68.2% |
Zeljko Galic's chess games
All 97 games by Zeljko Galic 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: 25 wins, 50 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | English Opening | 27 | 8/13/6 | 29.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A96 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A54 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B61 | Sicilian | 20 | 5/11/4 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Efim Muratovic | 2,341 | 22nd chT-BIH | E14 |
| Aug 2005 | Atif Dumpor | 2,303 | chT2-BIH | E61 |
| Sep 2022 | Amir Hadzovic | 2,282 | chT-BIH 20th | B30 |
| Nov 2023 | Marko Lipovcic | 2,233 | chT-BIH 21st | E14 |
| Jun 2019 | Enes Trumic | 2,231 | 18th chT-BIH | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nusret Causevic Mem Blitz | 2025 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,038 |
| 22nd chT-BIH | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,343 |
| chT2-BIH | 2005 | 9 | 7 | 2,415 |
| 19th chT-BIH | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,289 |
| 49th Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,185 |
| chT-BIH 20th | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 2,150 |
| chT-BIH 21st | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 2,237 |
| chT1A-BIH CFFBH | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 2,246 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zeljko Galic's chess games?
97 games by Zeljko Galic, 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 Galic has played.
What does Zeljko Galic play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Zeljko Galic opens with 1.c4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zeljko Galic answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zeljko Galic play as White?
As White, Zeljko Galic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (27 games, 29.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zeljko Galic play as Black?
As Black, Zeljko Galic most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Zeljko Galic's FIDE rating?
Zeljko Galic is currently rated 2,278 in classical chess, 2,123 in rapid and 2,134 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,367 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Zeljko Galic played?
Our database contains 97 games by Zeljko Galic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 50 draws, 22 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zeljko Galic?
97 games by Zeljko Galic 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.