Prepare against Zoran Beric
Serbia · World #71,215 classical · FIDE ID 969770
When preparing against Zoran Beric, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (55%).
Our database contains 56 games by Zoran Beric, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoran Beric's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran Beric 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 | 1,817 | 1,953 | Oct 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 1,945 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,850 | 1,850 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 35.7% |
| As White | 31 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 25 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 16.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoran Beric's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoran Beric's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 80.6% | 66.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 19.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 66.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Beric usually continues Nf3 (85.0% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Beric usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Beric usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Beric usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Beric usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Beric usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Zoran Beric's chess games
All 56 games by Zoran Beric 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: 20 wins, 18 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Dusko Zmijanac | 2,144 | ch-SRB sf | D79 |
| Jan 2017 | Zoran Petrovic | 2,057 | ch-SRB sf Belgrade | A17 |
| Oct 2019 | Nikola Djuran | 2,053 | Belgrade-chT Quality | B15 |
| Oct 2022 | Dusan Cica | 2,049 | chT2-Belgrade Quality | C50 |
| Nov 2020 | Milorad Vulin | 2,041 | Belgrade-chT Quality | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2020 | 18 | 11 | 1,918 |
| chT2-Belgrade Quality | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,087 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,805 |
| ch-Belgrade sf | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,998 |
| chT-Belgrade Premier | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,761 |
| Belgrade Premier League | 2021 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,885 |
| ch-SRB sf Belgrade | 2017 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,157 |
| chT-Belgrade City | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1,914 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran Beric's chess games?
56 games by Zoran Beric, 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 Zoran Beric has played.
What does Zoran Beric play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Zoran Beric opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran Beric answers 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Zoran Beric play as White?
As White, Zoran Beric's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran Beric play as Black?
As Black, Zoran Beric most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Zoran Beric's FIDE rating?
Zoran Beric is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid and 1,850 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Oct 2021).
How many games has Zoran Beric played?
Our database contains 56 games by Zoran Beric, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 18 draws, 18 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran Beric?
56 games by Zoran Beric 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.