Prepare against Ziga Zvan
FM · SVN · World #8,438 classical · FIDE ID 14602814
Our database contains 478 games by Ziga Zvan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ziga Zvan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ziga Zvan 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 | 2,197 | 2,320 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,234 | 2,274 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,106 | 2,169 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 478 | 184 | 112 | 182 | 38.5% |
| As White | 242 | 98 | 55 | 89 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 236 | 86 | 57 | 93 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ziga Zvan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ziga Zvan's side.
First moves as White (242 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 192 | 79.3% | 52.3% |
| d4 | 50 | 20.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zvan usually continues Nf3 (53.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Zvan usually continues Nf3 (44.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Zvan usually continues d4 (58.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Zvan usually continues Bg5 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Zvan usually continues c4 (47.4% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Zvan usually continues e4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 110 | 94.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 6.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 85.3% | 55.2% |
| d5 | 9 | 13.2% | 50.0% |
Ziga Zvan's chess games
All 478 games by Ziga Zvan 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: 184 wins, 112 draws, 182 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B58 | Sicilian | 41 | 14/10/17 | 34.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D76 | Indian Defense | 28 | 11/5/12 | 39.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 26 | 9/9/8 | 34.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 23 | 8/4/11 | 34.8% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 20 | 5/7/8 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 2/7/7 | 12.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Nenad Fercec | 2,499 | 27th Pula Open | D07 |
| Oct 2009 | Robert Loncar | 2,427 | chT-SLO 1a West | B43 |
| Oct 2009 | Atif Dumpor | 2,420 | chT-SLO 1a West | B06 |
| May 2004 | Davorin Kuljasevic | 2,408 | 1st Kranj Open | B33 |
| May 1999 | Denis Radocaj | 2,375 | 13th Pula Open | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO West | 2022 | 50 | 32.5 | 2,279 |
| ch-SLO U20 | 2001 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,233 |
| Tomo Zupan Open | 1997 | 16 | 9 | 2,044 |
| chT2-SLO | 2003 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,184 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 15 | 6 | 2,129 |
| chT-SLO | 2016 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,158 |
| chT2-SLO w | 2003 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,160 |
| chT-SLO U18 | 2000 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,265 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ziga Zvan's chess games?
478 games by Ziga Zvan, 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 Ziga Zvan has played.
What does Ziga Zvan play on the first move as White?
Across 242 games with White in our database, Ziga Zvan opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ziga Zvan answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Ziga Zvan play as White?
As White, Ziga Zvan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (41 games, 34.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 242 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ziga Zvan play as Black?
As Black, Ziga Zvan most often plays: Indian Defense (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Scotch Game (23 games, 34.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 236 games.
What is Ziga Zvan's FIDE rating?
Ziga Zvan is currently rated 2,197 in classical chess, 2,234 in rapid and 2,106 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Ziga Zvan played?
Our database contains 478 games by Ziga Zvan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 184 wins, 112 draws, 182 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ziga Zvan?
478 games by Ziga Zvan 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.