Prepare against Zlatko Ilincic
GM · Serbia · World #8,096 classical · FIDE ID 900346
Our database contains 3,414 games by Zlatko Ilincic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zlatko Ilincic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zlatko Ilincic 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 | 2,203 | 2,564 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,414 | 1,090 | 1,704 | 620 | 31.9% |
| As White | 1,714 | 620 | 869 | 225 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 1,700 | 470 | 835 | 395 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zlatko Ilincic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zlatko Ilincic's side.
First moves as White (1,714 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,495 | 87.2% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 203 | 11.8% | 54.4% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 0.4% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Ilincic usually continues c4 (61.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Ilincic usually continues c4 (62.6% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Ilincic usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Ilincic usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Ilincic usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ilincic usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (840 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 447 | 53.2% | 57.7% |
| e5 | 372 | 44.3% | 50.1% |
| c6 | 19 | 2.3% | 47.4% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (610 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 514 | 84.3% | 50.6% |
| d5 | 60 | 9.8% | 49.2% |
| f5 | 33 | 5.4% | 53.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Zlatko Ilincic's chess games
All 3,414 games by Zlatko Ilincic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 1,090 wins, 1,704 draws, 620 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 275 | 98/132/45 | 35.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 216 | 65/132/19 | 30.1% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 215 | 102/83/30 | 47.4% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 178 | 72/89/17 | 40.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 98 | 36/46/16 | 36.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 78 | 28/35/15 | 35.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 72 | 31/34/7 | 43.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 56 | 23/25/8 | 41.1% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 53 | 23/23/7 | 43.4% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 45 | 14/22/9 | 31.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 255 | 102/83/70 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 248 | 45/154/49 | 18.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 92 | 27/41/24 | 29.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 87 | 20/43/24 | 23.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 79 | 24/29/26 | 30.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 60 | 11/38/11 | 18.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 58 | 3/40/15 | 5.2% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 58 | 22/25/11 | 37.9% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 45 | 6/31/8 | 13.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 45 | 16/14/15 | 35.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2003 | Zoltan Almasi | 2,676 | 2nd chT-BIH | E15 |
| Nov 1999 | Alexander Onischuk | 2,657 | 12th chT-EU | A24 |
| May 2001 | Lubomir Ftacnik | 2,618 | chT-YUG | D72 |
| Jun 2008 | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 2,616 | 7th chT-BIH | A62 |
| Sep 2001 | Zbynek Hracek | 2,610 | YUG Cup | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-YUG | 2002 | 118 | 70 | 2,528 |
| ch-YUG | 1999 | 109 | 64 | 2,535 |
| Budapest FS07 GM | 2019 | 103 | 60 | 2,483 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 2020 | 96 | 52 | 2,449 |
| Budapest FS11 GM | 2017 | 84 | 50.5 | 2,497 |
| Budapest FS03 GM | 2020 | 81 | 43.5 | 2,453 |
| Budapest FS05 GM | 2018 | 76 | 42.5 | 2,462 |
| Budapest FS12 GM | 2023 | 71 | 43 | 2,505 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dragan Kosic (60 games) · Zoltan Varga (43 games) · Attila Groszpeter (37 games) · Tibor Fogarasi (30 games) · Branko Damljanovic (27 games) · Milan Drasko (22 games) · William Paschall (22 games) · Lajos Seres (21 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zlatko Ilincic's chess games?
3,414 games by Zlatko Ilincic, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Ilincic has played.
What does Zlatko Ilincic play on the first move as White?
Across 1,714 games with White in our database, Zlatko Ilincic opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zlatko Ilincic answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Zlatko Ilincic play as White?
As White, Zlatko Ilincic's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (275 games, 35.6% win rate); Slav Defense (216 games, 30.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (215 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,714 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zlatko Ilincic play as Black?
As Black, Zlatko Ilincic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (255 games, 40.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (248 games, 18.1% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (92 games, 29.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,700 games.
What is Zlatko Ilincic's FIDE rating?
Zlatko Ilincic is currently rated 2,203 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,564 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Zlatko Ilincic played?
Our database contains 3,414 games by Zlatko Ilincic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,090 wins, 1,704 draws, 620 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zlatko Ilincic?
3,414 games by Zlatko Ilincic 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.