Prepare against Zeljko Simic
FM · Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #5,504 classical · FIDE ID 929328
Our database contains 131 games by Zeljko Simic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zeljko Simic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zeljko Simic 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 | 2,260 | 2,304 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,231 | 2,294 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,109 | 2,263 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 52 | 42 | 37 | 39.7% |
| As White | 68 | 30 | 22 | 16 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 63 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zeljko Simic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zeljko Simic's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 94.1% | 61.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Simic usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Simic usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Simic usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Simic usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (50% of these games) — Simic usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 77.3% | 52.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Zeljko Simic's chess games
All 131 games by Zeljko Simic 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: 52 wins, 42 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Bogdan Podlesnik | 2,410 | Bar Open | B73 |
| Apr 2007 | Djordjije Kontic | 2,392 | Bar Open | B28 |
| Nov 2004 | Bojan Mihic | 2,349 | 17th Belgrade Trophy | E63 |
| Feb 2007 | Vaso Blesic | 2,314 | Belgrade Masinac | B28 |
| Jul 2006 | Miloje Brajic | 2,312 | 10th Senta Open A | B95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Srpska Republic 1st League | 2012 | 15 | 9 | 2,269 |
| Belgrade Masinac | 2007 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,216 |
| Belgrade Winter Open | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,131 |
| Banja Luka Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,265 |
| 17th Belgrade Trophy | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,398 |
| 44th Sarajevo Bosna Open B | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,303 |
| Bar Open | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,420 |
| chT-BIH Cup | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,180 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zeljko Simic's chess games?
131 games by Zeljko Simic, 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 Simic has played.
What does Zeljko Simic play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Zeljko Simic opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zeljko Simic answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Zeljko Simic play as White?
As White, Zeljko Simic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zeljko Simic play as Black?
As Black, Zeljko Simic most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Zeljko Simic's FIDE rating?
Zeljko Simic is currently rated 2,260 in classical chess, 2,231 in rapid and 2,109 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Zeljko Simic played?
Our database contains 131 games by Zeljko Simic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 42 draws, 37 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zeljko Simic?
131 games by Zeljko Simic 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.