Prepare against Zoran S Markovic
IM · Serbia · World #4,212 classical · FIDE ID 904570
Our database contains 350 games by Zoran S Markovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoran S Markovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran S Markovic 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 | 2,297 | 2,408 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,268 | 2,377 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,245 | 2,363 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 350 | 71 | 226 | 53 | 20.3% |
| As White | 179 | 46 | 112 | 21 | 25.7% |
| As Black | 171 | 25 | 114 | 32 | 14.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoran S Markovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoran S Markovic's side.
First moves as White (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 173 | 96.6% | 57.2% |
| a3 | 4 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 57.2% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Markovic usually continues Nf3 (60.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Markovic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Markovic usually continues d4 (54.8% score)
- 1.a3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Markovic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Markovic usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Markovic usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 72 | 97.3% | 49.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 59 | 95.2% | 44.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Zoran S Markovic's chess games
All 350 games by Zoran S Markovic 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: 71 wins, 226 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 36 | 9/24/3 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 4/15/2 | 19.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 7/11/2 | 35.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 42 | 4/30/8 | 9.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 34 | 7/20/7 | 20.6% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 0/9/4 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2001 | Dmitry Svetushkin | 2,493 | chT-YUG | B12 |
| Jan 1997 | Slobodan Martinovic | 2,470 | chT-YUG | B33 |
| Jun 2021 | Raja Harshit | 2,459 | Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | B92 |
| Jan 1997 | Branimir Certic | 2,435 | chT-YUG | B12 |
| Jan 1995 | Dusan Lekic | 2,430 | chT-YUG | B71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2019 | 81 | 43.5 | 2,386 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2023 | 57 | 33 | 2,284 |
| chT-YUG | 2001 | 46 | 26.5 | 2,440 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2018 | 42 | 19.5 | 2,348 |
| ch-YUG sf | 1995 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,276 |
| chT-SRB 1st League CS | 2022 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,164 |
| chT-SRB | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,440 |
| chT-SRB2 | 2008 | 10 | 3 | 2,284 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran S Markovic's chess games?
350 games by Zoran S Markovic, 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 Markovic has played.
What does Zoran S Markovic play on the first move as White?
Across 179 games with White in our database, Zoran S Markovic opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.a3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran S Markovic answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Zoran S Markovic play as White?
As White, Zoran S Markovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 35.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 179 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran S Markovic play as Black?
As Black, Zoran S Markovic most often plays: Indian Defense (42 games, 9.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (34 games, 20.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 171 games.
What is Zoran S Markovic's FIDE rating?
Zoran S Markovic is currently rated 2,297 in classical chess, 2,268 in rapid and 2,245 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,408 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Zoran S Markovic played?
Our database contains 350 games by Zoran S Markovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 226 draws, 53 losses (20.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran S Markovic?
350 games by Zoran S Markovic 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.