Prepare against Zlatko Tomic-Potrebujes
HRV · World #42,310 classical · FIDE ID 14518554
When preparing against Zlatko Tomic-Potrebujes, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 83 games by Zlatko Tomic-Potrebujes, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zlatko Tomic-Potrebujes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zlatko Tomic-Potrebujes 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 | 1,925 | 2,045 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 30 | 18 | 35 | 36.1% |
| As White | 44 | 18 | 8 | 18 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 39 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zlatko Tomic-Potrebujes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zlatko Tomic-Potrebujes's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 72.7% | 51.6% |
| d4 | 9 | 20.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Tomic-Potrebujes usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Tomic-Potrebujes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Tomic-Potrebujes usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Tomic-Potrebujes usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Tomic-Potrebujes usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 12 | 63.2% | 20.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 21.1% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 73.3% | 63.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Zlatko Tomic-Potrebujes's chess games
All 83 games by Zlatko Tomic-Potrebujes in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 30 wins, 18 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A23 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B44 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Canard Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Ivan Krnic | 2,213 | 3rd Split Open | B07 |
| May 2008 | Jovan Milosavljevic | 2,086 | Split Open | E38 |
| May 2008 | Ivica Marcic | 2,081 | Split Open | B25 |
| May 2006 | Tomislav Sunara | 2,024 | 11th Cvitanovic Memorial B | C50 |
| May 2006 | Dusko Paradjina | 1,995 | 11th Cvitanovic Memorial B | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Split Open | 2009 | 14 | 9 | 2,222 |
| 3rd Split Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,028 |
| Solin Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,915 |
| 4th Split Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,826 |
| 8th Velika Gorica Open | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 2,119 |
| Dubrovnik Open | 2008 | 7 | 2 | 1,992 |
| chT3-CRO South | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,882 |
| 11th Cvitanovic Memorial B | 2006 | 6 | 4 | 2,183 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zlatko Tomic-Potrebujes's chess games?
83 games by Zlatko Tomic-Potrebujes, from Apr 2007 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 Tomic-Potrebujes has played.
What does Zlatko Tomic-Potrebujes play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Zlatko Tomic-Potrebujes opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zlatko Tomic-Potrebujes answers 1...d6 (63% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games).
What openings does Zlatko Tomic-Potrebujes play as White?
As White, Zlatko Tomic-Potrebujes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zlatko Tomic-Potrebujes play as Black?
As Black, Zlatko Tomic-Potrebujes most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (10 games, 10.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Zlatko Tomic-Potrebujes's FIDE rating?
Zlatko Tomic-Potrebujes is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,045 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Zlatko Tomic-Potrebujes played?
Our database contains 83 games by Zlatko Tomic-Potrebujes, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 18 draws, 35 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zlatko Tomic-Potrebujes?
83 games by Zlatko Tomic-Potrebujes 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.