Prepare against Zoran Jakovljev
FM · Serbia · World #9,565 classical · FIDE ID 908860
Our database contains 68 games by Zoran Jakovljev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoran Jakovljev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran Jakovljev 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 | 2,176 | 2,304 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,193 | 2,254 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 27.9% |
| As White | 38 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 30 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoran Jakovljev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoran Jakovljev's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 100.0% | 48.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Jakovljev usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Jakovljev usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Jakovljev usually continues d3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 5 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Zoran Jakovljev's chess games
All 68 games by Zoran Jakovljev 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: 19 wins, 23 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Nebojsa Misailovic | 2,372 | chT-SCG | B00 |
| Sep 2006 | Dusan Indjic | 2,359 | chT-Vojvodina | C00 |
| Jan 1988 | Aleksandar Kneselac | 2,325 | Novi Sad Open | B07 |
| Oct 2008 | Mladen Strbac | 2,300 | chT-Vojvodina | C00 |
| Oct 2011 | Miodrag Cetkovic | 2,259 | chT-Belgrade | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Vojvodina | 2008 | 27 | 13 | 2,286 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,279 |
| ch-Milanowek | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,108 |
| chT-SRB 2nd League | 2023 | 7 | 0.5 | 2,000 |
| chT-SCG | 2004 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,119 |
| Kishinev Open | 1993 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,133 |
| Bela Crkva Open | 1983 | 2 | 1 | 2,465 |
| Novi Sad Open | 1988 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,650 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran Jakovljev's chess games?
68 games by Zoran Jakovljev, 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 Jakovljev has played.
What does Zoran Jakovljev play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Zoran Jakovljev opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran Jakovljev answers 1...Nc6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Zoran Jakovljev play as White?
As White, Zoran Jakovljev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran Jakovljev play as Black?
As Black, Zoran Jakovljev most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Zoran Jakovljev's FIDE rating?
Zoran Jakovljev is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess, 2,193 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Zoran Jakovljev played?
Our database contains 68 games by Zoran Jakovljev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 23 draws, 26 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran Jakovljev?
68 games by Zoran Jakovljev 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.