Prepare against Zlatko Matanovic
HRV · World #62,893 classical · FIDE ID 14507293
When preparing against Zlatko Matanovic, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 56 games by Zlatko Matanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zlatko Matanovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zlatko Matanovic 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 | 1,846 | 2,149 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,977 | 2,007 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,903 | 2,032 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 11 | 10 | 35 | 19.6% |
| As White | 34 | 7 | 8 | 19 | 20.6% |
| As Black | 22 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zlatko Matanovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zlatko Matanovic's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 82.4% | 28.6% |
| e4 | 6 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Matanovic usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Matanovic usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Matanovic usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Matanovic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Matanovic usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Matanovic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 10.0% |
Zlatko Matanovic's chess games
All 56 games by Zlatko Matanovic 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: 11 wins, 10 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Damir Sulc | 2,286 | chT2-CRO East | B56 |
| Jan 2014 | Halil Abdil | 2,263 | 19th Bosnjaci Open | B75 |
| Mar 2005 | Hazim Tarakcija | 2,252 | chT3-CRO East-B | A23 |
| Oct 2010 | Darko Skelac | 2,149 | chT2-CRO East | A53 |
| Jan 2009 | Skender Draskic | 1,882 | 14th Bosnjaci Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO East | 2010 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,033 |
| 13th Bosnjaci Open | 2008 | 8 | 3 | 1,951 |
| 14th Bosnjaci Open | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,904 |
| 19th Bosnjaci Open | 2014 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,007 |
| 17th Bosnjaci Open | 2012 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,902 |
| 1st Treber Memorial | 2004 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,154 |
| 13th Zupanja Open B | 2007 | 3 | 0 | 1,770 |
| chT3-CRO East-B | 2005 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,464 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zlatko Matanovic's chess games?
56 games by Zlatko Matanovic, 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 Matanovic has played.
What does Zlatko Matanovic play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Zlatko Matanovic opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zlatko Matanovic answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zlatko Matanovic play as White?
As White, Zlatko Matanovic's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zlatko Matanovic play as Black?
As Black, Zlatko Matanovic most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Zlatko Matanovic's FIDE rating?
Zlatko Matanovic is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,977 in rapid and 1,903 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Zlatko Matanovic played?
Our database contains 56 games by Zlatko Matanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 10 draws, 35 losses (19.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zlatko Matanovic?
56 games by Zlatko Matanovic 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.