Prepare against Zoran Psenicnik
SVN · World #51,810 classical · FIDE ID 14611988
When preparing against Zoran Psenicnik, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 11.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 48 games by Zoran Psenicnik, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoran Psenicnik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran Psenicnik 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 | 1,886 | 2,125 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 11 | 11 | 26 | 22.9% |
| As White | 25 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoran Psenicnik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoran Psenicnik's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 96.0% | 39.6% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 39.6% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Psenicnik usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Psenicnik usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Psenicnik usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Psenicnik usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 12 | 75.0% | 20.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Zoran Psenicnik's chess games
All 48 games by Zoran Psenicnik in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 11 wins, 11 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E72 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 2/5/11 | 11.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Zvonimir Ivekovic | 2,330 | chT2-SLO East | B51 |
| Sep 2014 | Bogomir Ivanussa | 2,213 | chT2-SLO East | B30 |
| Jun 2010 | Jozsef Gaber | 2,120 | chT2-SLO Ost | B06 |
| Nov 2013 | Boris Mitrovic | 2,089 | chT2-SLO East | A08 |
| Oct 2013 | Bernard Peric | 2,067 | chT2-SLO East | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SLO East | 2017 | 39 | 12.5 | 1,923 |
| chT2-SLO Ost | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,116 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran Psenicnik's chess games?
48 games by Zoran Psenicnik, from Jan 2011 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 Psenicnik has played.
What does Zoran Psenicnik play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Zoran Psenicnik opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran Psenicnik answers 1...g6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zoran Psenicnik play as White?
As White, Zoran Psenicnik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran Psenicnik play as Black?
As Black, Zoran Psenicnik most often plays: Modern Defense (18 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Hungarian Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Zoran Psenicnik's FIDE rating?
Zoran Psenicnik is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Zoran Psenicnik played?
Our database contains 48 games by Zoran Psenicnik, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 11 draws, 26 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran Psenicnik?
48 games by Zoran Psenicnik 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.