Prepare against Zlatko Katulic
HRV · World #90,993 classical · FIDE ID 14506360
When preparing against Zlatko Katulic, expect 1.f4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 29.6% over 27 games.
Our database contains 81 games by Zlatko Katulic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zlatko Katulic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zlatko Katulic 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 | 1,756 | 2,076 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 1,914 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,844 | 1,934 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 19 | 11 | 51 | 23.5% |
| As White | 41 | 11 | 8 | 22 | 26.8% |
| As Black | 40 | 8 | 3 | 29 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zlatko Katulic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zlatko Katulic's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 27 | 65.9% | 37.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 17.1% | 21.4% |
| e4 | 6 | 14.6% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 66% of White games, 37.0% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Katulic usually continues e3 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Katulic usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Katulic usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 21.4% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Katulic usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Katulic usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Katulic usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 8 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 66.7% | 15.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Zlatko Katulic's chess games
All 81 games by Zlatko Katulic 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: 19 wins, 11 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 27 | 8/4/15 | 29.6% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Ware Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E77 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Ivo Jelecevic | 2,237 | 16th Bosnjaci Open | B74 |
| Aug 2024 | Borna Franc | 2,194 | 6th Split Rapid Open | B07 |
| Mar 2007 | Tomislav Colakic | 2,120 | Zagreb Open | A02 |
| Jun 2002 | Radmila Svaljek | 2,107 | 2nd Velika Gorica Open | A48 |
| Jun 2002 | Nikola Ciganovic | 2,098 | 2nd Velika Gorica Open | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Mediterranean Open | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,756 |
| 3rd Velika Gorica Open | 2003 | 8 | 3 | 2,105 |
| chT4A-CRO Center | 2010 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,844 |
| Zagreb Open | 2007 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,428 |
| 6th Split Rapid Open | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,961 |
| 1st Varazdin Spancir Open | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,567 |
| 8th Velika Gorica Open | 2008 | 4 | 1 | 1,957 |
| 7th Velika Gorica Open | 2007 | 3 | 0 | 1,770 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zlatko Katulic's chess games?
81 games by Zlatko Katulic, 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 Katulic has played.
What does Zlatko Katulic play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Zlatko Katulic opens with 1.f4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zlatko Katulic answers 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Zlatko Katulic play as White?
As White, Zlatko Katulic's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zlatko Katulic play as Black?
As Black, Zlatko Katulic most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Zlatko Katulic's FIDE rating?
Zlatko Katulic is currently rated 1,756 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid and 1,844 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,076 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Zlatko Katulic played?
Our database contains 81 games by Zlatko Katulic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 11 draws, 51 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zlatko Katulic?
81 games by Zlatko Katulic 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.