Prepare against Zoran Cerovic
Montenegro · World #25,398 classical · FIDE ID 918628
Our database contains 153 games by Zoran Cerovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoran Cerovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran Cerovic 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 | 2,015 | 2,196 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,140 | 2,140 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,087 | 2,163 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 38 | 55 | 60 | 24.8% |
| As White | 83 | 30 | 24 | 29 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 70 | 8 | 31 | 31 | 11.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoran Cerovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoran Cerovic's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 94.0% | 51.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 6.0% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Cerovic usually continues Nf3 (47.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Cerovic usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Cerovic usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Cerovic usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Cerovic usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 61.5% | 40.6% |
| c5 | 6 | 23.1% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 90.6% | 27.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
Zoran Cerovic's chess games
All 153 games by Zoran Cerovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 38 wins, 55 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 14 | 0/5/9 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Mirko Skoko | 2,250 | chT2-YUG | C09 |
| Jan 1994 | Daniel Kunovac | 2,235 | chT2-YUG | B25 |
| Jun 2013 | Dragan Savovic | 2,227 | chT-MNT | B31 |
| May 2025 | G Tomic | 2,137 | chT-MNE Premier | B07 |
| Aug 2010 | Miodrag Prijovic | 2,132 | chT-MNT | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-MNT | 2020 | 68 | 28 | 2,067 |
| MNT CupT | 2023 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,092 |
| chT-MNT 1st League | 2019 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,167 |
| Petrovac Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,071 |
| Cetinje Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,977 |
| ch-EU Amateur U2300 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,984 |
| 5th Saint Quentin Open | 2002 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,315 |
| chT-MNE Premier | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran Cerovic's chess games?
153 games by Zoran Cerovic, from Apr 2003 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 Cerovic has played.
What does Zoran Cerovic play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Zoran Cerovic opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran Cerovic answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Zoran Cerovic play as White?
As White, Zoran Cerovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran Cerovic play as Black?
As Black, Zoran Cerovic most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Zoran Cerovic's FIDE rating?
Zoran Cerovic is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess, 2,140 in rapid and 2,087 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (May 2010).
How many games has Zoran Cerovic played?
Our database contains 153 games by Zoran Cerovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 55 draws, 60 losses (24.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran Cerovic?
153 games by Zoran Cerovic 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.