Prepare against Zeljko Medar
FM · Serbia · World #45,780 classical · FIDE ID 913766
Our database contains 90 games by Zeljko Medar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zeljko Medar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zeljko Medar 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 | 1,910 | 2,253 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,010 | 2,176 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,987 | 2,226 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 19 | 34 | 37 | 21.1% |
| As White | 40 | 9 | 20 | 11 | 22.5% |
| As Black | 50 | 10 | 14 | 26 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zeljko Medar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zeljko Medar's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 50.0% | 47.5% |
| e4 | 10 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 25.0% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Medar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Medar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Medar usually continues dxc5 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Medar usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Medar usually continues Qe2 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Medar usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 66.7% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 29.2% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 70.6% | 20.8% |
| d6 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Zeljko Medar's chess games
All 90 games by Zeljko Medar 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: 19 wins, 34 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Torre Attack | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Old Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Dragan M Ilic | 2,420 | Novi Sad Open | A55 |
| Oct 2004 | Petar Kolognat | 2,301 | chT-SCG Vojvodina | B40 |
| Oct 2012 | Vladimir Marjanusic | 2,266 | chT2-SRB Vojvodina League | B42 |
| Oct 2012 | Branimir Kostic | 2,234 | chT2-SRB Vojvodina League | A53 |
| Sep 2011 | Sinisa Pezelj | 2,146 | chT2-Vojvodina | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SRB Vojvodina League | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,215 |
| chT-SCG Vojvodina | 2004 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,231 |
| Novi Sad-Turkey GpA | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,869 |
| chT2-Vojvodina | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,201 |
| 20th Belgrade Trophy | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,160 |
| Novi Sad Open | 1989 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,218 |
| Novi Sad Put Svile Schev | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,829 |
| chT-Vojvodina | 2008 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,107 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zeljko Medar's chess games?
90 games by Zeljko Medar, 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 Medar has played.
What does Zeljko Medar play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Zeljko Medar opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zeljko Medar answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...b5 (6% of games).
What openings does Zeljko Medar play as White?
As White, Zeljko Medar's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zeljko Medar play as Black?
As Black, Zeljko Medar most often plays: Indian Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Zeljko Medar's FIDE rating?
Zeljko Medar is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 2,010 in rapid and 1,987 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,253 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Zeljko Medar played?
Our database contains 90 games by Zeljko Medar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 34 draws, 37 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zeljko Medar?
90 games by Zeljko Medar 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.