Prepare against Zlatko Pavicevic
HRV · World #60,603 classical · FIDE ID 79304060
When preparing against Zlatko Pavicevic, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Zlatko Pavicevic, covering Jun 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zlatko Pavicevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zlatko Pavicevic 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 | 1,854 | 1,854 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,888 | 1,894 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,684 | 1,855 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 2 | 20 | 26.7% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zlatko Pavicevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zlatko Pavicevic's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 94.4% | 23.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 23.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Pavicevic usually continues a3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Pavicevic usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Pavicevic usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Pavicevic usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Zlatko Pavicevic's chess games
All 30 games by Zlatko Pavicevic in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - Sep 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: 8 wins, 2 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Levente Faddi | 2,085 | Dubrovnik Advent 2025 | A00 |
| Sep 2024 | Suad Music | 2,041 | 1st Busovaca Open | A42 |
| Feb 2026 | Krunoslav Simunic | 2,036 | Prvenstvo županije Splitsko - dalmatinske u šahu za 2026. godinu | B06 |
| Feb 2026 | Igor Knezevic | 2,034 | Prvenstvo županije Splitsko - dalmatinske u šahu za 2026. godinu | B06 |
| Dec 2025 | Josip Batinic | 1,933 | Dubrovnik Advent 2025 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Busovaca Open | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,761 |
| Dubrovnik Advent 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,032 |
| 8th Solta Open | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 1,883 |
| Prvenstvo županije Splitsko - dalmatinske u šahu za 2026. godinu | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,153 |
| 9th International Chess Tournament Solta Open 2026 - Blitz | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,752 |
| I. Međugorje Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,787 |
| 13th Split Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,828 |
| Zenica Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,838 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zlatko Pavicevic's chess games?
30 games by Zlatko Pavicevic, from Jun 2022 to Sep 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 Pavicevic has played.
What does Zlatko Pavicevic play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Zlatko Pavicevic opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zlatko Pavicevic answers 1...g6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zlatko Pavicevic play as White?
As White, Zlatko Pavicevic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zlatko Pavicevic play as Black?
As Black, Zlatko Pavicevic most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Van 't Kruijs Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 12 games.
What is Zlatko Pavicevic's FIDE rating?
Zlatko Pavicevic is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess, 1,888 in rapid and 1,684 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,854 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Zlatko Pavicevic played?
Our database contains 30 games by Zlatko Pavicevic, covering Jun 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 2 draws, 20 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zlatko Pavicevic?
30 games by Zlatko Pavicevic 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.