Prepare against Zlatko Jeraj
SVN · World #30,134 classical · FIDE ID 14601010
When preparing against Zlatko Jeraj, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as White, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 361 games by Zlatko Jeraj, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zlatko Jeraj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zlatko Jeraj 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 | 1,985 | 2,174 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,032 | 2,082 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 2,054 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 361 | 126 | 92 | 143 | 34.9% |
| As White | 181 | 67 | 45 | 69 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 180 | 59 | 47 | 74 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zlatko Jeraj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zlatko Jeraj's side.
First moves as White (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 159 | 87.8% | 49.7% |
| e4 | 11 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.9% | 57.1% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 49.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Jeraj usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Jeraj usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Jeraj usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Jeraj usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Jeraj usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Jeraj usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 85 | 88.5% | 45.3% |
| g6 | 8 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 49.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 45.6% | 46.2% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Zlatko Jeraj's chess games
All 361 games by Zlatko Jeraj 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: 126 wins, 92 draws, 143 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 26 | 13/6/7 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 8/8/7 | 34.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 3/4/10 | 17.6% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D34 | English Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Igor Piven | 2,383 | 19th Jacques Lemans Open | E70 |
| Jul 2009 | Attila Kiss | 2,374 | 28th St Veit Open A | A46 |
| Jun 2003 | Gregor Podkriznik | 2,369 | 14th Ljubljana Open | E80 |
| Aug 2009 | Leon Mazi | 2,362 | Ptuj Open | C55 |
| Jan 1995 | Gordan Lazovic | 2,340 | 6th Ljubljana Open | D60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SLO West | 2022 | 49 | 27.5 | 1,941 |
| chT1-SLO West | 2018 | 33 | 16.5 | 2,090 |
| Ptuj Open | 2009 | 27 | 17 | 2,308 |
| Tomo Zupan Open | 1994 | 15 | 9 | 2,140 |
| 25th Bled Open A | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,251 |
| 14th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,169 |
| 2nd Kranj Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,021 |
| chT2-SLO | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,108 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zlatko Jeraj's chess games?
361 games by Zlatko Jeraj, 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 Jeraj has played.
What does Zlatko Jeraj play on the first move as White?
Across 181 games with White in our database, Zlatko Jeraj opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zlatko Jeraj answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Zlatko Jeraj play as White?
As White, Zlatko Jeraj's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 181 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zlatko Jeraj play as Black?
As Black, Zlatko Jeraj most often plays: Italian Game (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 180 games.
What is Zlatko Jeraj's FIDE rating?
Zlatko Jeraj is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 2,032 in rapid and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Zlatko Jeraj played?
Our database contains 361 games by Zlatko Jeraj, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 92 draws, 143 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zlatko Jeraj?
361 games by Zlatko Jeraj 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.