Prepare against Zoran Jovanovic
GM · HRV · World #698 classical · FIDE ID 14505320
Our database contains 2,404 games by Zoran Jovanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zoran Jovanovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran Jovanovic 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 | 2,485 | 2,589 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,543 | 2,575 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,531 | 2,683 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,404 | 960 | 1,092 | 352 | 39.9% |
| As White | 1,241 | 551 | 533 | 157 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 1,163 | 409 | 559 | 195 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoran Jovanovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoran Jovanovic's side.
First moves as White (1,240 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,101 | 88.8% | 66.5% |
| d4 | 90 | 7.3% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 36 | 2.9% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 0.8% | 55.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.2% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 66.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Jovanovic usually continues Nf3 (59.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Jovanovic usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Jovanovic usually continues d4 (69.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Jovanovic usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Jovanovic usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Jovanovic usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (505 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 271 | 53.7% | 61.3% |
| c5 | 155 | 30.7% | 61.9% |
| e5 | 40 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 13 | 2.6% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 2.4% | 45.8% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 1.8% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (471 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 309 | 65.6% | 62.9% |
| Nf6 | 140 | 29.7% | 54.6% |
| d5 | 16 | 3.4% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 0.8% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Zoran Jovanovic's chess games
All 2,404 games by Zoran Jovanovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 960 wins, 1,092 draws, 352 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 173 | 99/50/24 | 57.2% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 151 | 61/69/21 | 40.4% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 59 | 28/23/8 | 47.5% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 57 | 31/22/4 | 54.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 40 | 16/17/7 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 39 | 4/28/7 | 10.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 38 | 15/19/4 | 39.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 36 | 21/13/2 | 58.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 33 | 14/17/2 | 42.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 32 | 8/22/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 293 | 120/131/42 | 41.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 132 | 42/72/18 | 31.8% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 95 | 43/34/18 | 45.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 87 | 21/56/10 | 24.1% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 56 | 29/19/8 | 51.8% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 45 | 7/33/5 | 15.6% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 41 | 12/24/5 | 29.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 36 | 13/16/7 | 36.1% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 32 | 11/14/7 | 34.4% |
| A36 | English Opening | 27 | 5/15/7 | 18.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Nikita Vitiugov | 2,726 | ch-EU blitz | B07 |
| Jun 2005 | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 2,721 | 98th Champions Challenge | D01 |
| May 2020 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,719 | Titled Tue | A41 |
| Aug 2009 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,716 | 16th Mainz Ordix Open | B81 |
| Dec 2016 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,687 | ch-EU blitz | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO | 2022 | 123 | 64 | 2,558 |
| chT-CRO | 2014 | 79 | 44.5 | 2,461 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 74 | 52 | 2,546 |
| CRO Cup | 2024 | 51 | 31 | 2,467 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2014 | 47 | 26 | 2,298 |
| Osijek Open | 2015 | 39 | 30.5 | 2,429 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 37 | 19.5 | 2,477 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2018 | 37 | 22.5 | 2,578 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Zdenko Kozul (36 games) · Robert Zelcic (34 games) · Hrvoje Stevic (33 games) · Mladen Palac (29 games) · Ivan Saric (28 games) · Ante Brkic (28 games) · Alojzije Jankovic (21 games) · Ante Saric (20 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran Jovanovic's chess games?
2,404 games by Zoran Jovanovic, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Jovanovic has played.
What does Zoran Jovanovic play on the first move as White?
Across 1,240 games with White in our database, Zoran Jovanovic opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran Jovanovic answers 1...d6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Zoran Jovanovic play as White?
As White, Zoran Jovanovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (173 games, 57.2% win rate); Sicilian (151 games, 40.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (59 games, 47.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,241 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran Jovanovic play as Black?
As Black, Zoran Jovanovic most often plays: Philidor (293 games, 41.0% win rate); Rat Defense (132 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian (95 games, 45.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,163 games.
What is Zoran Jovanovic's FIDE rating?
Zoran Jovanovic is currently rated 2,485 in classical chess, 2,543 in rapid and 2,531 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,589 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Zoran Jovanovic played?
Our database contains 2,404 games by Zoran Jovanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 960 wins, 1,092 draws, 352 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran Jovanovic?
2,404 games by Zoran Jovanovic 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.