Prepare against Zlatko Horvat
HRV · World #51,184 classical · FIDE ID 14510219
When preparing against Zlatko Horvat, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Zlatko Horvat, covering Apr 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Zlatko Horvat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zlatko Horvat 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 | 1,889 | 1,926 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,872 | 1,903 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 35.4% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 26 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 38.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 167 rated games against 121 different opponents, across 60 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 152 | 53 | 55 | 44 | 34.9% | 1,866 | 1,834 | 12 |
| Blitz | 15 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 46.7% | 1,827 | 1,800 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 39 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 17.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 55 | 25 | 18 | 12 | 45.5% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1,666 | 1,933 |
| 2025 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1,810 | 1,810 |
| 2024 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 1,846 | 1,760 |
| 2023 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1,743 | 1,823 |
| 2022 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1,730 | 1,641 |
| 2021 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1,705 | 2,038 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1,638 | 1,438 |
| 2018 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1,891 | 1,651 |
| 2016 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1,888 | 1,848 |
| 2015 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2,059 | 1,970 |
| 2014 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2,073 | 1,923 |
| 2013 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1,846 | 1,846 |
| 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1,990 | 1,990 |
| 2011 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1,908 | 1,908 |
| 2010 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2,016 | 1,749 |
| 2009 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1,735 | 1,735 |
| 2008 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1,975 | 1,575 |
| 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2,083 | 1,949 |
| 2006 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2,132 | 2,132 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zlatko Horvat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zlatko Horvat's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 100.0% | 47.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Horvat usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Horvat usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Horvat usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Zlatko Horvat's chess games
All 48 games by Zlatko Horvat in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - Oct 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: 17 wins, 17 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Nikola Makaj | 1,969 | chT4B-CRO Center North | B30 |
| Apr 2013 | Zdravko Forstnaric | 1,901 | chT4B-CRO Center North | D02 |
| Apr 2013 | Mihael Vurusic | 1,820 | chT4B-CRO Center North | E70 |
| Apr 2016 | Franjo Kovacic | 1,693 | chT4B-CRO Center North | D60 |
| Mar 2011 | Miljenko Spiranec | 1,687 | chT3B-CRO Center North | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 19 | 11 | 1,944 |
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2014 | 17 | 9 | 2,027 |
| chT3-CRO | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,961 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2014 | 3 | 1 | 1,760 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zlatko Horvat's chess games?
48 games by Zlatko Horvat, from Apr 2013 to Oct 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 Horvat has played.
What does Zlatko Horvat play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Zlatko Horvat opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zlatko Horvat answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Zlatko Horvat play as White?
As White, Zlatko Horvat's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zlatko Horvat play as Black?
As Black, Zlatko Horvat most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Zlatko Horvat's FIDE rating?
Zlatko Horvat is currently rated 1,889 in classical chess and 1,872 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Zlatko Horvat played?
Our database contains 48 games by Zlatko Horvat, covering Apr 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 17 draws, 14 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zlatko Horvat?
48 games by Zlatko Horvat 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.