Prepare against Zoran Ilic
FM · North Macedonia · World #10,088 classical · FIDE ID 15001350
When preparing against Zoran Ilic, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 330 games by Zoran Ilic, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zoran Ilic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran Ilic 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 | 2,169 | 2,308 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,212 | 2,271 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,172 | 2,272 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 330 | 102 | 132 | 96 | 30.9% |
| As White | 170 | 55 | 70 | 45 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 160 | 47 | 62 | 51 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoran Ilic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoran Ilic's side.
First moves as White (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 83 | 48.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 55 | 32.4% | 57.3% |
| c4 | 21 | 12.4% | 59.5% |
| e4 | 8 | 4.7% | 43.8% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Ilic usually continues Nf3 (43.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Ilic usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Ilic usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 57.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Ilic usually continues d4 (53.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ilic usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Ilic usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 80.6% | 55.2% |
| c6 | 6 | 8.3% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.2% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 93.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Zoran Ilic's chess games
All 330 games by Zoran Ilic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 102 wins, 132 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 41 | 14/13/14 | 34.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A63 | Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 26 | 9/9/8 | 34.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 7/10/6 | 30.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/0/8 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Trajce Nedev | 2,504 | Skopje Karposh Open | B43 |
| Nov 2008 | Ioan-Cristian Chirila | 2,462 | 21st Belgrade Trophy | D34 |
| Jul 2005 | Orce Danchevski | 2,427 | 14th ch-FRM | A20 |
| Jan 2002 | Vanco Stamenkov | 2,417 | 18th Skopje Open | D79 |
| Jul 2014 | Dejan Dinev | 2,335 | chT-FRM 23rd | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2015 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,285 |
| chT-FRM | 2019 | 25 | 11 | 2,205 |
| ch-FRM Open | 2012 | 18 | 10 | 2,251 |
| ch-FRM 11th | 2002 | 13 | 2.5 | 2,156 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,301 |
| chT2-SRB West | 2009 | 10 | 2 | 2,050 |
| Skopje Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,136 |
| ch-FRM 17th | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,201 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran Ilic's chess games?
330 games by Zoran Ilic, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Ilic has played.
What does Zoran Ilic play on the first move as White?
Across 170 games with White in our database, Zoran Ilic opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran Ilic answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Zoran Ilic play as White?
As White, Zoran Ilic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (41 games, 34.1% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 53.3% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 170 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran Ilic play as Black?
As Black, Zoran Ilic most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Zoran Ilic's FIDE rating?
Zoran Ilic is currently rated 2,169 in classical chess, 2,212 in rapid and 2,172 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Zoran Ilic played?
Our database contains 330 games by Zoran Ilic, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 132 draws, 96 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran Ilic?
330 games by Zoran Ilic 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.