Prepare against Zeljko Zubak
HRV · World #39,711 classical · FIDE ID 14505665
When preparing against Zeljko Zubak, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Zeljko Zubak, covering Apr 2007 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Zeljko Zubak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zeljko Zubak 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 | 1,938 | 2,039 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 2,024 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 11 | 27 | 14 | 21.2% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 8.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zeljko Zubak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zeljko Zubak's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 100.0% | 57.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Zubak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zubak usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Zubak usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Zeljko Zubak's chess games
All 52 games by Zeljko Zubak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - Nov 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: 11 wins, 27 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D52 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Polish Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Stjepan Pintaric | 2,083 | Osijek Baranja CupT 5th | D05 |
| Apr 2015 | Andrija Babic | 2,065 | chT2-CRO Ost | B00 |
| Oct 2009 | Boris Poljanac | 2,028 | chT-CRO2c | E94 |
| Apr 2012 | Tomislav Vihovanec | 2,006 | chT2-CRO Ost | D10 |
| Apr 2015 | Milutin Lukic | 1,952 | chT2-CRO Ost | A44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO Ost | 2015 | 13 | 8 | 2,127 |
| chT2-CRO East | 2014 | 10 | 3 | 1,888 |
| chT-CRO2c | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,998 |
| Osijek Baranja CupT 5th | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,000 |
| CRO-CupT final | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,027 |
| CRO Cup | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 2,025 |
| Osijek-Baranja CupT 11th | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,787 |
| CupT-Osijek-Baranja 10th | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,705 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zeljko Zubak's chess games?
52 games by Zeljko Zubak, from Apr 2007 to Nov 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 Zubak has played.
What does Zeljko Zubak play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Zeljko Zubak opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zeljko Zubak answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Zeljko Zubak play as White?
As White, Zeljko Zubak's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zeljko Zubak play as Black?
As Black, Zeljko Zubak most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Zeljko Zubak's FIDE rating?
Zeljko Zubak is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Zeljko Zubak played?
Our database contains 52 games by Zeljko Zubak, covering Apr 2007 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 27 draws, 14 losses (21.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zeljko Zubak?
52 games by Zeljko Zubak 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.