Prepare against Zoran Matana
HRV · World #65,463 classical · FIDE ID 14509695
When preparing against Zoran Matana, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (75%).
Our database contains 58 games by Zoran Matana, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoran Matana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran Matana 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 | 1,837 | 1,963 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 1,925 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,796 | 1,884 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 10 | 17 | 31 | 17.2% |
| As White | 28 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 30 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoran Matana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoran Matana's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 64.3% | 36.1% |
| f4 | 6 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 36.1% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Matana usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Matana usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Matana usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 21% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Matana usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Matana usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Matana usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 9 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Zoran Matana's chess games
All 58 games by Zoran Matana in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 10 wins, 17 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A82 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Ibrahim Kapic | 2,227 | 8th Velika Gorica Open | B22 |
| Aug 2010 | Dario Raguz | 2,213 | 9th Velika Gorica Open | B23 |
| Aug 2004 | Kresimir Skrbin | 2,202 | 4th Velika Gorica Open | A94 |
| Mar 2010 | Damjan Blazeka | 2,051 | chT4A-CRO Center | B75 |
| Apr 2010 | Jelenko Mikacinic | 2,042 | chT4A-CRO Center | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4A-CRO Center | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,067 |
| 19th IPCA Wch | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,766 |
| 3rd Velika Gorica Open | 2003 | 8 | 3 | 1,972 |
| 8th Velika Gorica Open | 2008 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,958 |
| 7th Velika Gorica Open | 2007 | 5 | 1 | 1,862 |
| 4th Velika Gorica Open | 2004 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,105 |
| 10th Velika Gorica Open | 2012 | 4 | 1 | 1,979 |
| 9th Velika Gorica Open | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 2,129 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran Matana's chess games?
58 games by Zoran Matana, from Jan 2004 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 Matana has played.
What does Zoran Matana play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Zoran Matana opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.f4 (21% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran Matana answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Zoran Matana play as White?
As White, Zoran Matana's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran Matana play as Black?
As Black, Zoran Matana most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Zoran Matana's FIDE rating?
Zoran Matana is currently rated 1,837 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid and 1,796 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,963 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Zoran Matana played?
Our database contains 58 games by Zoran Matana, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 17 draws, 31 losses (17.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran Matana?
58 games by Zoran Matana 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.