Prepare against Zeljko Matic
CM · HRV · World #11,787 classical · FIDE ID 14505690
Our database contains 218 games by Zeljko Matic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zeljko Matic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zeljko Matic 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 | 2,144 | 2,275 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,139 | 2,177 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,224 | 2,242 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 81 | 66 | 71 | 37.2% |
| As White | 103 | 50 | 23 | 30 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 115 | 31 | 43 | 41 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zeljko Matic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zeljko Matic's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 36 | 35.0% | 73.6% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 27.2% | 48.2% |
| b3 | 14 | 13.6% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 9 | 8.7% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 7 | 6.8% | 71.4% |
| g3 | 4 | 3.9% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 73.6% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Matic usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Matic usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Matic usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 48.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Matic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Matic usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Matic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 36 | 59.0% | 56.9% |
| d5 | 9 | 14.8% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 8 | 13.1% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.9% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 14 | 38.9% | 46.4% |
| d6 | 10 | 27.8% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 13.9% | 30.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Zeljko Matic's chess games
All 218 games by Zeljko Matic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 81 wins, 66 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | English Opening | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 11/2/1 | 78.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 57 | 18/22/17 | 31.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Robert Loncar | 2,426 | 12th Hum na Sutli Open | A01 |
| Jul 2018 | Branko Rogulj | 2,414 | 2nd Zagreb Damjanovic Memorial | A01 |
| Aug 2017 | Miroslav Zufic | 2,395 | 11th Hum na Sutli Open | A20 |
| Mar 2014 | Zdravko Zelic | 2,377 | Zagreb Open | B01 |
| Jan 2006 | Ante Jurkovic | 2,339 | Zagreb Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zagreb Open B | 2012 | 26 | 16 | 2,193 |
| chT2-CRO Center | 2012 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,303 |
| Zagreb Open | 2014 | 17 | 7 | 2,256 |
| chT-CRO | 2005 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,217 |
| 12th Hum na Sutli Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,371 |
| 4th Velika Gorica Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,170 |
| 11th Hum na Sutli Open | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,385 |
| 5th Velika Gorica Open | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,196 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zeljko Matic's chess games?
218 games by Zeljko Matic, from Apr 2003 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 Matic has played.
What does Zeljko Matic play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Zeljko Matic opens with 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.b3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zeljko Matic answers 1...g6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (39% of games), 1...d6 (28% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Zeljko Matic play as White?
As White, Zeljko Matic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (18 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 78.6% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zeljko Matic play as Black?
As Black, Zeljko Matic most often plays: Modern Defense (57 games, 31.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Zeljko Matic's FIDE rating?
Zeljko Matic is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess, 2,139 in rapid and 2,224 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,275 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Zeljko Matic played?
Our database contains 218 games by Zeljko Matic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 66 draws, 71 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zeljko Matic?
218 games by Zeljko Matic 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.