Prepare against Zeljko Jovanovic
Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #16,189 classical · FIDE ID 915319
When preparing against Zeljko Jovanovic, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 49 games by Zeljko Jovanovic, covering Jan 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zeljko Jovanovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zeljko Jovanovic 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 | 2,093 | 2,233 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,177 | 2,280 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,067 | 2,244 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 22 | 9 | 18 | 44.9% |
| As White | 24 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zeljko Jovanovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zeljko Jovanovic's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 66.7% | 68.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 20.8% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 12.5% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Jovanovic usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Jovanovic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Jovanovic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Jovanovic usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 93.3% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 8.3% |
Zeljko Jovanovic's chess games
All 49 games by Zeljko Jovanovic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - Sep 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: 22 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Dragan Topic | 2,243 | chT-BIH 1 | B50 |
| Aug 2017 | Adnan Sitnic | 2,225 | 16th chT-BIH | A47 |
| Aug 2026 | Nenad Puric | 2,209 | 1st League Rep Srpska | C50 |
| Aug 2016 | Srdjan Sredojevic | 2,175 | chT-BIH 1 | B52 |
| Oct 2008 | Selimir Manojlovic | 2,158 | chT3-SRB North | B83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-SRB North | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,109 |
| 16th chT-BIH | 2017 | 9 | 1 | 1,954 |
| chT-BIH Seniors | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,141 |
| 1st League Rep Srpska | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,112 |
| chT-BIH 1 | 2016 | 4 | 3 | 2,374 |
| chT-SRB w | 2010 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,379 |
| chT3-SRB North CS | 2012 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,467 |
| chT-SRB Nord CS | 2011 | 3 | 2 | 2,041 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zeljko Jovanovic's chess games?
49 games by Zeljko Jovanovic, from Jan 2009 to Sep 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 Jovanovic has played.
What does Zeljko Jovanovic play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Zeljko Jovanovic opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zeljko Jovanovic answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zeljko Jovanovic play as White?
As White, Zeljko Jovanovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zeljko Jovanovic play as Black?
As Black, Zeljko Jovanovic most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Zeljko Jovanovic's FIDE rating?
Zeljko Jovanovic is currently rated 2,093 in classical chess, 2,177 in rapid and 2,067 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Zeljko Jovanovic played?
Our database contains 49 games by Zeljko Jovanovic, covering Jan 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zeljko Jovanovic?
49 games by Zeljko Jovanovic 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.