Prepare against Zeljko Kuzmanovic
Austria · World #60,118 classical · FIDE ID 1651838
When preparing against Zeljko Kuzmanovic, expect 1.Nf3 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 75 games by Zeljko Kuzmanovic, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zeljko Kuzmanovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zeljko Kuzmanovic 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 | 1,855 | 1,879 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 1,885 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,994 | 1,994 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 25 | 9 | 41 | 33.3% |
| As White | 37 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 38 | 12 | 2 | 24 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zeljko Kuzmanovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zeljko Kuzmanovic's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 34 | 91.9% | 47.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 8.1% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 92% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Kuzmanovic usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Kuzmanovic usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Kuzmanovic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kuzmanovic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Kuzmanovic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kuzmanovic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 57.1% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 9 | 42.9% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Zeljko Kuzmanovic's chess games
All 75 games by Zeljko Kuzmanovic in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - Aug 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, 9 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Jurij Khalakhan | 2,090 | ch-AUT Blitz | C41 |
| Nov 2022 | Matthias Tafertshofer | 2,060 | Tirol Landesliga 2223 | D91 |
| Jun 2025 | Irakly Lomsadze | 2,032 | ch-AUT Rapid | A35 |
| Apr 2020 | Josef Kainz | 2,005 | ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | D78 |
| Jun 2024 | Annika Froewis | 2,003 | ch-AUT Blitz | B05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2025 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,053 |
| ch-AUT Rapid | 2025 | 15 | 5 | 1,878 |
| ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,710 |
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,539 |
| 2nd Innsbruck Open B | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,768 |
| 3rd Innsbruck Open B | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,645 |
| Tirol Landesliga 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,039 |
| chT2W-AUT 2122 | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,967 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zeljko Kuzmanovic's chess games?
75 games by Zeljko Kuzmanovic, from Dec 2016 to Aug 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 Kuzmanovic has played.
What does Zeljko Kuzmanovic play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Zeljko Kuzmanovic opens with 1.Nf3 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zeljko Kuzmanovic answers 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d6 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zeljko Kuzmanovic play as White?
As White, Zeljko Kuzmanovic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zeljko Kuzmanovic play as Black?
As Black, Zeljko Kuzmanovic most often plays: Alekhine Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Zeljko Kuzmanovic's FIDE rating?
Zeljko Kuzmanovic is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess, 1,867 in rapid and 1,994 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,879 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Zeljko Kuzmanovic played?
Our database contains 75 games by Zeljko Kuzmanovic, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 9 draws, 41 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zeljko Kuzmanovic?
75 games by Zeljko Kuzmanovic 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.