Prepare against Zlatko Lisjak
FM · HRV · World #10,322 classical · FIDE ID 14502186
When preparing against Zlatko Lisjak, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation as White, 17.6% over 51 games.
Our database contains 402 games by Zlatko Lisjak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zlatko Lisjak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zlatko Lisjak 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 | 2,165 | 2,318 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,095 | 2,233 | Aug 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,017 | 2,238 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 402 | 100 | 14 | 288 | 24.9% |
| As White | 197 | 47 | 8 | 142 | 23.9% |
| As Black | 205 | 53 | 6 | 146 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zlatko Lisjak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zlatko Lisjak's side.
First moves as White (197 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 102 | 51.8% | 23.5% |
| e4 | 93 | 47.2% | 28.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 23.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Lisjak usually continues Nc3 (17.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Lisjak usually continues Nc3 (24.0% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Lisjak usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 28.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Lisjak usually continues b4 (20.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Lisjak usually continues Nf3 (26.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lisjak usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 52 | 51.5% | 35.6% |
| d5 | 29 | 28.7% | 20.7% |
| c5 | 16 | 15.8% | 40.6% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 42 | 66.7% | 10.7% |
| d5 | 17 | 27.0% | 35.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
Zlatko Lisjak's chess games
All 402 games by Zlatko Lisjak 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: 100 wins, 14 draws, 288 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 51 | 9/1/41 | 17.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 34 | 6/2/26 | 17.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 65 | 19/2/44 | 29.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 23 | 6/0/17 | 26.1% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 21 | 4/0/17 | 19.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 4/0/12 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 13 | 4/0/9 | 30.8% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 0/0/8 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Gunay Mammadzada | 2,472 | Titled Tue Early | B20 |
| Mar 2023 | Maxim Novik | 2,432 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Jan 2025 | Bence Pribelszky | 2,391 | Titled Tue Early | A48 |
| Jan 2025 | Roberto Junio Brito Molina | 2,385 | Titled Tue Early | D06 |
| Jul 2023 | Diego Adla | 2,383 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 365 | 92 | 1,960 |
| 2nd ECI Open U20 | 1975 | 9 | 6 | – |
| CRO Topla Voda Cup | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 2,017 |
| CRO Cup | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,388 |
| ch-NED U20 Match | 1976 | 6 | 1 | – |
| CRO-Cup | 1994 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,170 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 2,194 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zlatko Lisjak's chess games?
402 games by Zlatko Lisjak, 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 Lisjak has played.
What does Zlatko Lisjak play on the first move as White?
Across 197 games with White in our database, Zlatko Lisjak opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zlatko Lisjak answers 1...d6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Zlatko Lisjak play as White?
As White, Zlatko Lisjak's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (51 games, 17.6% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (34 games, 17.6% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 197 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zlatko Lisjak play as Black?
As Black, Zlatko Lisjak most often plays: Pirc Defense (65 games, 29.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Rat Defense (21 games, 19.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 205 games.
What is Zlatko Lisjak's FIDE rating?
Zlatko Lisjak is currently rated 2,165 in classical chess, 2,095 in rapid and 2,017 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Zlatko Lisjak played?
Our database contains 402 games by Zlatko Lisjak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 14 draws, 288 losses (24.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zlatko Lisjak?
402 games by Zlatko Lisjak 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.