Prepare against Zeljko Obadovic
Montenegro · World #80,254 classical · FIDE ID 16500920
When preparing against Zeljko Obadovic, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 71 games by Zeljko Obadovic, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zeljko Obadovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zeljko Obadovic 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 | 1,789 | 1,923 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,810 | 1,992 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,757 | 1,923 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 20 | 20 | 31 | 28.2% |
| As White | 36 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 35 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zeljko Obadovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zeljko Obadovic's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 97.2% | 38.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 38.6% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Obadovic usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Obadovic usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Obadovic usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Obadovic usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 77.8% | 46.4% |
| c6 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Zeljko Obadovic's chess games
All 71 games by Zeljko Obadovic in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 20 wins, 20 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Slavko Petrovic | 2,071 | Petrovac Open | C90 |
| Apr 2013 | Nenad Aleksic | 2,012 | Montenegro Team Cup | B33 |
| May 2015 | Lazar Lukic | 1,986 | Petrovac Open | C45 |
| Oct 2018 | Tafil Muric | 1,922 | chT-MNT 1st League | A42 |
| Feb 2026 | Nebojsa Mitric | 1,886 | 78th ch-MNE 2026 | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-MNT 1st League | 2021 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,829 |
| 73rd ch-MNT | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,865 |
| chT1-MNT | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 1,777 |
| Petrovac Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,958 |
| ch-EU Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,697 |
| 78th ch-MNE | 2026 | 6 | 1 | 1,626 |
| 78th ch-MNE 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,989 |
| chT-MNE 2nd League | 2022 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,648 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zeljko Obadovic's chess games?
71 games by Zeljko Obadovic, from Dec 2014 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 Obadovic has played.
What does Zeljko Obadovic play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Zeljko Obadovic opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zeljko Obadovic answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Zeljko Obadovic play as White?
As White, Zeljko Obadovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zeljko Obadovic play as Black?
As Black, Zeljko Obadovic most often plays: Vienna Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Zeljko Obadovic's FIDE rating?
Zeljko Obadovic is currently rated 1,789 in classical chess, 1,810 in rapid and 1,757 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,923 (May 2016).
How many games has Zeljko Obadovic played?
Our database contains 71 games by Zeljko Obadovic, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 20 draws, 31 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zeljko Obadovic?
71 games by Zeljko Obadovic 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.