Prepare against Zivko Madic
Serbia · World #41,770 classical · FIDE ID 922560
When preparing against Zivko Madic, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 108 games by Zivko Madic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zivko Madic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zivko Madic 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 | 1,927 | 2,179 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 2,067 | Feb 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,929 | 1,983 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 44 | 24 | 40 | 40.7% |
| As White | 51 | 19 | 12 | 20 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 58 | 25 | 13 | 20 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zivko Madic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zivko Madic's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 94.1% | 49.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 49.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Madic usually continues Nf3 (36.8% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Madic usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Madic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Madic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Madic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Madic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 80.8% | 73.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 100.0% | 57.5% |
Zivko Madic's chess games
All 108 games by Zivko Madic 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: 44 wins, 24 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A58 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| E66 | English Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Djordje D Popovic | 2,283 | ch-Paracin | E94 |
| Mar 2011 | Vladimir Stanojlovic | 2,133 | 4th Jagodina Open | A30 |
| Mar 2013 | Dusan Majstorovic | 2,041 | 6th Jagodina Open | B25 |
| Jan 2013 | Zivojin Zivkovic | 1,976 | ch-Paracin | E67 |
| Jul 2015 | Miroljub B Radovanovic | 1,971 | 8th ch-SRB Central Open B | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paracin | 2017 | 37 | 19.5 | 2,012 |
| Jagodina Open 3rd | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,277 |
| 7th Jagodina Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,056 |
| 5th Jagodina Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,030 |
| 4th Jagodina Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,078 |
| 6th Jagodina Open | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,040 |
| 8th ch-SRB Central Open B | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,814 |
| 7th ch-SRB Central Open B | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,805 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zivko Madic's chess games?
108 games by Zivko Madic, 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 Zivko Madic has played.
What does Zivko Madic play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Zivko Madic opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zivko Madic answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zivko Madic play as White?
As White, Zivko Madic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Torre Attack (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zivko Madic play as Black?
As Black, Zivko Madic most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Zivko Madic's FIDE rating?
Zivko Madic is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid and 1,929 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Zivko Madic played?
Our database contains 108 games by Zivko Madic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 24 draws, 40 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zivko Madic?
108 games by Zivko Madic 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.