Prepare against Zoran Ljikar
HRV · World #8,547 classical · FIDE ID 919578
When preparing against Zoran Ljikar, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 52.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 237 games by Zoran Ljikar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoran Ljikar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran Ljikar 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 | 2,194 | 2,270 | Jan 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,231 | 2,316 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,276 | 2,368 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 103 | 62 | 72 | 43.5% |
| As White | 122 | 55 | 28 | 39 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 115 | 48 | 34 | 33 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoran Ljikar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoran Ljikar's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 81.1% | 60.6% |
| d4 | 23 | 18.9% | 39.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Ljikar usually continues Nc3 (62.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ljikar usually continues Bc4 (78.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Ljikar usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 39.1% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Ljikar usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Ljikar usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Ljikar usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 88.9% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 9.3% | 10.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 67.6% | 56.5% |
| f5 | 4 | 11.8% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Zoran Ljikar's chess games
All 237 games by Zoran Ljikar 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: 103 wins, 62 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 13/5/7 | 52.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 24 | 14/4/6 | 58.3% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Dalibor Stojanovic | 2,503 | Zupanja Open | B48 |
| Jan 2017 | Zdenko Plenkovic | 2,421 | 22nd Bosnjaci Open | A00 |
| Feb 2017 | Josip Stocko | 2,348 | 10th Osijek Open | A45 |
| Aug 2014 | Srdjan Vernacki | 2,348 | Zupanja Open | B12 |
| Jan 2024 | Aleksa Alimpic | 2,282 | 28th Bosnjaci Open | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRO Cup | 2019 | 18 | 6 | 2,120 |
| chT2-CRO Ost | 2016 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,287 |
| chT-CRO2c | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,261 |
| 3rd Topusko Open | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,289 |
| 21st Bosnjaci Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,165 |
| Gradiste Open 2nd | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,031 |
| 23rd Bosnjaci Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,074 |
| 24th Bosnjaci Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran Ljikar's chess games?
237 games by Zoran Ljikar, 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 Ljikar has played.
What does Zoran Ljikar play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Zoran Ljikar opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran Ljikar answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Zoran Ljikar play as White?
As White, Zoran Ljikar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran Ljikar play as Black?
As Black, Zoran Ljikar most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 58.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Zoran Ljikar's FIDE rating?
Zoran Ljikar is currently rated 2,194 in classical chess, 2,231 in rapid and 2,276 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Zoran Ljikar played?
Our database contains 237 games by Zoran Ljikar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 62 draws, 72 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran Ljikar?
237 games by Zoran Ljikar 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.