Prepare against Zoran Micanovic
Serbia · World #83,900 classical · FIDE ID 958298
When preparing against Zoran Micanovic, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Zoran Micanovic, covering Feb 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Zoran Micanovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran Micanovic 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 | 1,777 | 2,015 | Jan 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,874 | 2,009 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,798 | 1,905 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 38.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2026): 461 rated games against 332 different opponents, across 56 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 134 | 57 | 22 | 55 | 42.5% | 1,771 | 1,780 | 8 |
| Rapid | 203 | 93 | 14 | 96 | 45.8% | 1,917 | 1,866 | 5 |
| Blitz | 124 | 59 | 7 | 58 | 47.6% | 1,864 | 1,825 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 191 | 37 | 19 | 135 | 19.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 207 | 129 | 15 | 63 | 62.3% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 7 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 6 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 101 | 49 | 9 | 43 | 1,904 | 1,908 |
| 2025 | 38 | 18 | 3 | 17 | 1,828 | 1,779 |
| 2024 | 33 | 15 | 4 | 14 | 1,855 | 1,829 |
| 2023 | 31 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 1,768 | 1,635 |
| 2022 | 28 | 13 | 2 | 13 | 1,754 | 1,706 |
| 2021 | 42 | 17 | 6 | 19 | 1,837 | 1,755 |
| 2020 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 1,728 | 1,703 |
| 2019 | 39 | 18 | 5 | 16 | 1,814 | 1,835 |
| 2018 | 26 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 1,866 | 1,800 |
| 2017 | 34 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 1,792 | 1,882 |
| 2016 | 29 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 1,931 | 1,803 |
| 2015 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2,052 | 2,052 |
| 2014 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2,072 | 1,972 |
| 2013 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2,030 | 2,119 |
| 2012 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1,927 | 1,927 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoran Micanovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoran Micanovic's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Micanovic usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Micanovic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (6% of these games) — Micanovic usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Micanovic usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Zoran Micanovic's chess games
All 36 games by Zoran Micanovic in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - Oct 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: 12 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A54 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Luka Radovic | 1,987 | ch-Paracin | A13 |
| Feb 2019 | Milan B Lazic | 1,986 | Paracin Winter Open | C44 |
| Feb 2018 | Aleksandar S Novakovic | 1,911 | Paracin Winter Open | C70 |
| Jan 2013 | Slavoljub Brankovic | 1,868 | ch-Paracin | B27 |
| Feb 2018 | Igor Ivanov | 1,840 | Paracin Winter Open | A54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paracin | 2017 | 17 | 7 | 1,951 |
| Paracin Winter Open | 2019 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,973 |
| 10th Paracin Summer Open B | 2017 | 2 | 1 | 1,830 |
| 12th Paracin Summer Open B | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,557 |
| Paracin Amateur Open | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,777 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran Micanovic's chess games?
36 games by Zoran Micanovic, from Feb 2013 to Oct 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 Micanovic has played.
What does Zoran Micanovic play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Zoran Micanovic opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran Micanovic answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Zoran Micanovic play as White?
As White, Zoran Micanovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran Micanovic play as Black?
As Black, Zoran Micanovic most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Zoran Micanovic's FIDE rating?
Zoran Micanovic is currently rated 1,777 in classical chess, 1,874 in rapid and 1,798 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Zoran Micanovic played?
Our database contains 36 games by Zoran Micanovic, covering Feb 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran Micanovic?
36 games by Zoran Micanovic 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.