Prepare against Zlatko Batarelo
HRV · World #14,666 classical · FIDE ID 14505584
Our database contains 30 games by Zlatko Batarelo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zlatko Batarelo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zlatko Batarelo 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 | 2,109 | 2,182 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,171 | 2,171 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,039 | 2,092 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 36.7% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zlatko Batarelo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zlatko Batarelo's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 59.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Batarelo usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Batarelo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Batarelo usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Zlatko Batarelo's chess games
All 30 games by Zlatko Batarelo 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B59 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Vladimir Romanov | 2,280 | chT-CRO U20 | B23 |
| Oct 2013 | Safet Terzic | 2,246 | chT-CRO 4 South | B85 |
| Jan 1997 | Josip Ladic | 2,195 | chT-CRO U20 | C95 |
| Jan 1997 | Ozren Biti | 2,135 | chT-CRO U20 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zadar Open | 2000 | 13 | 6 | 2,264 |
| chT-CRO U20 | 1997 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,411 |
| Kastel Stari Open | 1997 | 4 | 1 | 2,105 |
| chT-CRO 4 South | 2013 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,120 |
| Zagreb Open | 1997 | 1 | 0 | 1,845 |
| chT-CRO | 1996 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zlatko Batarelo's chess games?
30 games by Zlatko Batarelo, 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 Zlatko Batarelo has played.
What does Zlatko Batarelo play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Zlatko Batarelo opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zlatko Batarelo answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zlatko Batarelo play as White?
As White, Zlatko Batarelo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Scheveningen (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zlatko Batarelo play as Black?
As Black, Zlatko Batarelo most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Zlatko Batarelo's FIDE rating?
Zlatko Batarelo is currently rated 2,109 in classical chess, 2,171 in rapid and 2,039 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Zlatko Batarelo played?
Our database contains 30 games by Zlatko Batarelo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 10 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zlatko Batarelo?
30 games by Zlatko Batarelo 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.