Prepare against Zeljko Pavlovic
HRV · World #34,813 classical · FIDE ID 14503069
Our database contains 61 games by Zeljko Pavlovic, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zeljko Pavlovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zeljko Pavlovic 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 | 1,960 | 2,057 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,982 | 2,012 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,902 | 1,985 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 26.2% |
| As White | 29 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zeljko Pavlovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zeljko Pavlovic's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 82.8% | 52.1% |
| d4 | 5 | 17.2% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Pavlovic usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Pavlovic usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Pavlovic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 20.0% score
- …d6 (60% of these games) — Pavlovic usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Pavlovic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 50.0% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 38.9% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 53.8% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Zeljko Pavlovic's chess games
All 61 games by Zeljko Pavlovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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, 21 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C40 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Marko Gubo | 2,094 | chT2-CRO Ost | C41 |
| Apr 2015 | Ivica Stanic | 2,055 | chT2-CRO Ost | C31 |
| Jan 2008 | Ilija Damjanovic | 2,023 | 13th Bosnjaci Open | C48 |
| Jan 2008 | Mihajlo Kitarovic | 2,008 | 13th Bosnjaci Open | D43 |
| Apr 2016 | Jure Sucurovic | 1,985 | chT2-CRO Ost | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO Ost | 2016 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,127 |
| ch-SLO U18 | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 1,895 |
| 13th Bosnjaci Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,134 |
| Krsko Open U18 | 1993 | 9 | 4 | – |
| 14th Bosnjaci Open | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,063 |
| 22nd Bosnjaci Open | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 2,022 |
| 19th Bosnjaci Open | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,953 |
| 4th Ljubljana Open | 1993 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,005 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zeljko Pavlovic's chess games?
61 games by Zeljko Pavlovic, from Apr 2008 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 Pavlovic has played.
What does Zeljko Pavlovic play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Zeljko Pavlovic opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zeljko Pavlovic answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Zeljko Pavlovic play as White?
As White, Zeljko Pavlovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zeljko Pavlovic play as Black?
As Black, Zeljko Pavlovic most often plays: Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Zeljko Pavlovic's FIDE rating?
Zeljko Pavlovic is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 1,982 in rapid and 1,902 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,057 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Zeljko Pavlovic played?
Our database contains 61 games by Zeljko Pavlovic, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 21 draws, 24 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zeljko Pavlovic?
61 games by Zeljko Pavlovic 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.