Prepare against Zeljko Matkun
HRV · World #46,393 classical · FIDE ID 14510839
Our database contains 68 games by Zeljko Matkun, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zeljko Matkun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zeljko Matkun 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 | 1,908 | 2,013 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,943 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,860 | 1,943 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 22 | 17 | 29 | 32.4% |
| As White | 32 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 36 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 96.9% | 46.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 46.8% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Matkun usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Matkun usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Matkun usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Matkun usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 68.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 26.3% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
Zeljko Matkun's chess games
All 68 games by Zeljko Matkun in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 22 wins, 17 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B63 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Miroslav Nagrajsalovic | 2,244 | chT3B-CRO Center North | B45 |
| Oct 2016 | Zlatko Kovacic | 2,045 | chT3B-CRO Center North | B62 |
| May 2017 | Barbara Skuhala | 1,952 | chT3-CRO Centar-B | B96 |
| Apr 2013 | Tajana Turk | 1,938 | chT3B-CRO Center North | B43 |
| Oct 2012 | Sasa Stankovic | 1,921 | chT3B-CRO Center North | B57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 38 | 17.5 | 1,944 |
| Hum na Sutli Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,961 |
| chT3-CRO | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 2,027 |
| chT4B-CRO Center North | 2014 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,902 |
| chT3-CRO Centar-B | 2017 | 5 | 1 | 1,810 |
| Podturen Mavrin Memorial | 2013 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,832 |
| Varazdinske Toplice Rapid Open | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,592 |
| 9th Split Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 2,157 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zeljko Matkun's chess games?
68 games by Zeljko Matkun, from Sep 2009 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 Matkun has played.
What does Zeljko Matkun play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Zeljko Matkun opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zeljko Matkun answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Zeljko Matkun play as White?
As White, Zeljko Matkun's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zeljko Matkun play as Black?
As Black, Zeljko Matkun most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Zeljko Matkun's FIDE rating?
Zeljko Matkun is currently rated 1,908 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid and 1,860 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,013 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Zeljko Matkun played?
Our database contains 68 games by Zeljko Matkun, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 17 draws, 29 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zeljko Matkun?
68 games by Zeljko Matkun 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.