Prepare against Zoran Marinkovic
FM · Serbia · World #4,939 classical · FIDE ID 913731
Our database contains 71 games by Zoran Marinkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoran Marinkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran Marinkovic 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 | 2,275 | 2,290 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,252 | 2,289 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,100 | 2,245 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 36.6% |
| As White | 36 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 35 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoran Marinkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoran Marinkovic's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 19 | 52.8% | 57.9% |
| e4 | 16 | 44.4% | 65.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Marinkovic usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Marinkovic usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Marinkovic usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 65.6% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Marinkovic usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Marinkovic usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (6% of these games) — Marinkovic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 94.1% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Zoran Marinkovic's chess games
All 71 games by Zoran Marinkovic 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: 26 wins, 25 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Dragan Kojovic | 2,444 | Belgrade Winter Open | A24 |
| Sep 2014 | Ljubomir Biljanic | 2,350 | chT2-SRB West | B08 |
| Sep 2008 | Ivan B Zivkovic | 2,308 | chT-SRB2 | B52 |
| Jan 2007 | Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic | 2,296 | chT-SRB 1st League | B00 |
| Oct 2005 | Miroljub Trifunovic | 2,265 | chT-SRB 1st League | E18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2009 | 24 | 15 | 2,331 |
| chT-SRB2 | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,217 |
| Belgrade Winter Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,257 |
| chT-SRB Cup | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 2,282 |
| chT2-SRB West | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 2,280 |
| cupT-SRB Central Serbia | 2014 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,995 |
| SRB-CupT Central | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 2,073 |
| chT3-SRB West CS | 2017 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,291 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran Marinkovic's chess games?
71 games by Zoran Marinkovic, 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 Marinkovic has played.
What does Zoran Marinkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Zoran Marinkovic opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran Marinkovic answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Zoran Marinkovic play as White?
As White, Zoran Marinkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran Marinkovic play as Black?
As Black, Zoran Marinkovic most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Zoran Marinkovic's FIDE rating?
Zoran Marinkovic is currently rated 2,275 in classical chess, 2,252 in rapid and 2,100 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Zoran Marinkovic played?
Our database contains 71 games by Zoran Marinkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 25 draws, 20 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran Marinkovic?
71 games by Zoran Marinkovic 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.