Prepare against Zoran Klaric
DEU · World #16,262 classical · FIDE ID 4656946
Our database contains 140 games by Zoran Klaric, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoran Klaric's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran Klaric 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 | 2,092 | 2,144 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,012 | 2,012 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 41 | 34 | 65 | 29.3% |
| As White | 75 | 21 | 23 | 31 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 65 | 20 | 11 | 34 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoran Klaric's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoran Klaric's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 77.3% | 47.4% |
| f4 | 6 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 8.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.7% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Klaric usually continues Nf3 (44.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Klaric usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Klaric usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.f4 — 8% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Klaric usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Klaric usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Klaric usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 60.6% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 11 | 33.3% | 31.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Zoran Klaric's chess games
All 140 games by Zoran Klaric 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: 41 wins, 34 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E89 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Arkadij Rotstein | 2,441 | 1st Leinfelden Schachtage Open | E32 |
| Jun 2019 | Sergej Berezjuk | 2,411 | 33rd Pula Open | E60 |
| Jan 2002 | Fred Hedke | 2,360 | Dresden ZMD Open | D58 |
| Dec 2006 | Norbert Friedrich | 2,309 | 23rd Boeblingen Open | D45 |
| Dec 2005 | Konstantin Konson | 2,245 | Boeblingen Open 22nd | B79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2007 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,175 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg U20 | 1996 | 14 | 8 | 2,347 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 2,062 |
| 3rd Pforzheim ELO Open | 1999 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,040 |
| 23rd Boeblingen Open | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 2,357 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,007 |
| Boeblingen Open 22nd | 2005 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,191 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,928 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran Klaric's chess games?
140 games by Zoran Klaric, 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 Klaric has played.
What does Zoran Klaric play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Zoran Klaric opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.f4 (8% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran Klaric answers 1...e6 (61% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zoran Klaric play as White?
As White, Zoran Klaric's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Bird's opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran Klaric play as Black?
As Black, Zoran Klaric most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Zoran Klaric's FIDE rating?
Zoran Klaric is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess, 2,012 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Zoran Klaric played?
Our database contains 140 games by Zoran Klaric, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 34 draws, 65 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran Klaric?
140 games by Zoran Klaric 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.