Prepare against Zeljko Margeta

HRV · World #43,969 classical · FIDE ID 14505550

When preparing against Zeljko Margeta, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 13.3% over 15 games.

Our database contains 98 games by Zeljko Margeta, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zeljko Margeta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zeljko Margeta 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.

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Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zeljko Margeta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zeljko Margeta's side.

First moves as White (40 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 42.3% score
  • …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Margeta usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
  • …d5 (23% of these games) — Margeta usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
  • …g6 (8% of these games) — Margeta usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
• 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
  • …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Margeta usually continues d4 (0.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)

Zeljko Margeta's chess games

All 98 games by Zeljko Margeta 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: 16 wins, 37 draws, 45 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Zeljko Margeta's chess games?

98 games by Zeljko Margeta, 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 Margeta has played.

What does Zeljko Margeta play on the first move as White?

Across 40 games with White in our database, Zeljko Margeta opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zeljko Margeta answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).

What openings does Zeljko Margeta play as White?

As White, Zeljko Margeta's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Zeljko Margeta play as Black?

As Black, Zeljko Margeta most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.

What is Zeljko Margeta's FIDE rating?

Zeljko Margeta is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess, 2,061 in rapid and 1,931 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (Jan 2004).

How many games has Zeljko Margeta played?

Our database contains 98 games by Zeljko Margeta, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 37 draws, 45 losses (16.3% win rate).

How do I prepare against Zeljko Margeta?

98 games by Zeljko Margeta 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.

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