Prepare against Zeljko Mackovsek
SVN · World #74,350 classical · FIDE ID 14614278
When preparing against Zeljko Mackovsek, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Zeljko Mackovsek, covering Nov 2011 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Zeljko Mackovsek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zeljko Mackovsek 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 | 1,809 | 1,847 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,878 | 1,878 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 12.5% |
| As White | 21 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 9.5% |
| As Black | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zeljko Mackovsek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zeljko Mackovsek's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 31.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 31.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Mackovsek usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mackovsek usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Mackovsek usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Zeljko Mackovsek's chess games
All 32 games by Zeljko Mackovsek in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - Nov 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: 4 wins, 15 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A86 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Stanko Nikolic | 1,972 | 12th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial A | C06 |
| Sep 2011 | Darko Zoric | 1,761 | 12th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial A | D53 |
| Sep 2011 | Luiza Gaber | 1,502 | 12th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial A | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO Ost | 2012 | 10 | 3 | 1,783 |
| chT1-SLO East | 2015 | 10 | 3 | 1,812 |
| 12th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial A | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,841 |
| 13th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial | 2012 | 3 | 1 | 2,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zeljko Mackovsek's chess games?
32 games by Zeljko Mackovsek, from Nov 2011 to Nov 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 Mackovsek has played.
What does Zeljko Mackovsek play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Zeljko Mackovsek opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zeljko Mackovsek answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Zeljko Mackovsek play as White?
As White, Zeljko Mackovsek's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zeljko Mackovsek play as Black?
As Black, Zeljko Mackovsek most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 11 games.
What is Zeljko Mackovsek's FIDE rating?
Zeljko Mackovsek is currently rated 1,809 in classical chess and 1,878 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,847 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Zeljko Mackovsek played?
Our database contains 32 games by Zeljko Mackovsek, covering Nov 2011 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 15 draws, 13 losses (12.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zeljko Mackovsek?
32 games by Zeljko Mackovsek 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.