Prepare against Zlatko Strukelj
HRV · World #75,171 classical · FIDE ID 14524589
When preparing against Zlatko Strukelj, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 70 games by Zlatko Strukelj, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zlatko Strukelj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zlatko Strukelj 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 | 1,805 | 1,833 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,789 | 1,794 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,821 | 1,824 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 32.9% |
| As White | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 36 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zlatko Strukelj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zlatko Strukelj's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 73.5% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 11.8% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Strukelj usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Strukelj usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Strukelj usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Strukelj usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Strukelj usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Strukelj usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 54.2% | 57.7% |
| c5 | 11 | 45.8% | 22.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Zlatko Strukelj's chess games
All 70 games by Zlatko Strukelj in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 23 wins, 23 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A32 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Miljenko Kelemen | 2,111 | chT3B-CRO Center North | B34 |
| Mar 2011 | Ivica Hergotic | 2,058 | Medimurska CupT | B09 |
| Mar 2011 | Nikola Makaj | 2,003 | chT4B-CRO Center North | B06 |
| May 2017 | Bruno Kos | 1,998 | CRO Cup | A46 |
| Mar 2010 | Maksim Matkun | 1,963 | chT3B-CRO Center North | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4B-CRO Center North | 2014 | 22 | 10 | 1,863 |
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 13 | 7 | 1,901 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,944 |
| CRO Topla Voda Cup | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,855 |
| CRO Cup | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,948 |
| Medjimurje Cup | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,650 |
| chT3-CRO Centar-B | 2017 | 3 | 2 | 1,976 |
| Medjimurske Team Cup | 2018 | 2 | 2 | 1,809 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zlatko Strukelj's chess games?
70 games by Zlatko Strukelj, from Jan 2014 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 Strukelj has played.
What does Zlatko Strukelj play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Zlatko Strukelj opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.b3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zlatko Strukelj answers 1...d6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Zlatko Strukelj play as White?
As White, Zlatko Strukelj's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zlatko Strukelj play as Black?
As Black, Zlatko Strukelj most often plays: Pirc Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Zlatko Strukelj's FIDE rating?
Zlatko Strukelj is currently rated 1,805 in classical chess, 1,789 in rapid and 1,821 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,833 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Zlatko Strukelj played?
Our database contains 70 games by Zlatko Strukelj, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 23 draws, 24 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zlatko Strukelj?
70 games by Zlatko Strukelj 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.