Prepare against Zlatko Svrtan
HRV · World #25,022 classical · FIDE ID 14514680
Our database contains 155 games by Zlatko Svrtan, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zlatko Svrtan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zlatko Svrtan 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 | 2,018 | 2,104 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,990 | 2,047 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,931 | 2,087 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 58 | 32 | 65 | 37.4% |
| As White | 71 | 34 | 11 | 26 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 84 | 24 | 21 | 39 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zlatko Svrtan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zlatko Svrtan's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 91.5% | 56.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 7.0% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Svrtan usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Svrtan usually continues Nf3 (76.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Svrtan usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Svrtan usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Svrtan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 79.3% | 28.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 63.9% | 56.5% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 36.1% | 61.5% |
Zlatko Svrtan's chess games
All 155 games by Zlatko Svrtan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 58 wins, 32 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/0/9 | 30.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 0/5/5 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Ivan Zaja | 2,467 | Krapina Regional Cup | C06 |
| Aug 2019 | Srdjan Sale | 2,428 | 13th Hum na Sutli Open | D77 |
| Mar 2007 | Pavao Keglevic | 2,274 | Zagreb Open | B46 |
| Nov 2009 | Ivan Kalajzic | 2,269 | Hum na Sutli Open | B47 |
| Mar 2007 | Slaven Kostrun | 2,234 | Zagreb Open | B44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hum na Sutli Open | 2010 | 23 | 12.5 | 2,017 |
| chT3-CRO Center-A | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,066 |
| 2nd Krapina Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,990 |
| Krapina Open | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 2,027 |
| ch-Krapina 8th | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 2,136 |
| 10th Krapina Open | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,906 |
| 9th Krapina Open | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,160 |
| 6th Krapina Open | 2016 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zlatko Svrtan's chess games?
155 games by Zlatko Svrtan, from Apr 2006 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 Svrtan has played.
What does Zlatko Svrtan play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Zlatko Svrtan opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zlatko Svrtan answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Zlatko Svrtan play as White?
As White, Zlatko Svrtan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zlatko Svrtan play as Black?
As Black, Zlatko Svrtan most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Zlatko Svrtan's FIDE rating?
Zlatko Svrtan is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess, 1,990 in rapid and 1,931 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Zlatko Svrtan played?
Our database contains 155 games by Zlatko Svrtan, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 32 draws, 65 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zlatko Svrtan?
155 games by Zlatko Svrtan 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.