Prepare against Zoran S Ilic
IM · Serbia · World #5,116 classical · FIDE ID 901733
Our database contains 587 games by Zoran S Ilic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoran S Ilic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran S Ilic 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 | 2,270 | 2,379 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,200 | 2,313 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,180 | 2,348 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 587 | 168 | 273 | 146 | 28.6% |
| As White | 287 | 91 | 149 | 47 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 300 | 77 | 124 | 99 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoran S Ilic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoran S Ilic's side.
First moves as White (287 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 216 | 75.3% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 69 | 24.0% | 57.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Ilic usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Ilic usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Ilic usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 57.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Ilic usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ilic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Ilic usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 122 | 98.4% | 46.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 87 | 87.9% | 45.4% |
| c5 | 10 | 10.1% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Zoran S Ilic's chess games
All 587 games by Zoran S Ilic 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: 168 wins, 273 draws, 146 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 106 | 39/52/15 | 36.8% |
| A64 | Catalan | 26 | 6/16/4 | 23.1% |
| A33 | English Opening | 22 | 5/16/1 | 22.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 5/12/4 | 23.8% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/8/0 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 69 | 17/27/25 | 24.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 43 | 13/14/16 | 30.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 4/11/5 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 13 | 1/6/6 | 7.7% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Srdjan Cvetkovic | 2,510 | Nis Open | E02 |
| Oct 1983 | Vlastimil Jansa | 2,495 | Nis | B44 |
| Jan 1988 | George Rajna | 2,495 | Saint John Open 1 | E69 |
| Oct 2016 | Sergey Kasparov | 2,470 | 12th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | B44 |
| Feb 1980 | Tomislav Rakic | 2,455 | 35th ch-YUG | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-YUG | 1998 | 43 | 23 | 2,439 |
| Nis | 1985 | 40 | 19 | 2,428 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2018 | 31 | 15 | 2,322 |
| Nis Open | 2013 | 22 | 15 | 2,469 |
| chT2-YUG | 1995 | 20 | 14.5 | 2,485 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2018 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,161 |
| ch-SRB Central Open | 2014 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,210 |
| 35th ch-YUG | 1980 | 14 | 7 | 2,411 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran S Ilic's chess games?
587 games by Zoran S Ilic, 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 S Ilic has played.
What does Zoran S Ilic play on the first move as White?
Across 287 games with White in our database, Zoran S Ilic opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran S Ilic answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Zoran S Ilic play as White?
As White, Zoran S Ilic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (106 games, 36.8% win rate); Catalan (26 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening (22 games, 22.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 287 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran S Ilic play as Black?
As Black, Zoran S Ilic most often plays: Sicilian (69 games, 24.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (43 games, 30.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (20 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 300 games.
What is Zoran S Ilic's FIDE rating?
Zoran S Ilic is currently rated 2,270 in classical chess, 2,200 in rapid and 2,180 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,379 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Zoran S Ilic played?
Our database contains 587 games by Zoran S Ilic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 168 wins, 273 draws, 146 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran S Ilic?
587 games by Zoran S Ilic 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.