Prepare against Zoran Stanic
HRV · World #18,678 classical · FIDE ID 14501481
Our database contains 108 games by Zoran Stanic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoran Stanic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran Stanic 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 | 2,069 | 2,243 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,036 | 2,191 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,126 | 2,213 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 36 | 27 | 45 | 33.3% |
| As White | 58 | 20 | 14 | 24 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 50 | 16 | 13 | 21 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoran Stanic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoran Stanic's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 62.1% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 19 | 32.8% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.2% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Stanic usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Stanic usually continues Bc4 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Stanic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Stanic usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Stanic usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Stanic usually continues dxc5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 20 | 76.9% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 23.1% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Zoran Stanic's chess games
All 108 games by Zoran Stanic 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: 36 wins, 27 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Gyula Sax | 2,520 | 15th Bled Open | A08 |
| Jan 1994 | Enver Bukic | 2,445 | 15th Bled Open | D85 |
| Jan 1994 | Boris Golubovic | 2,370 | ch-CRO | C26 |
| Apr 2005 | Davorin Bubalovic | 2,339 | chT2-CRO East | D01 |
| Jan 1995 | Mario Bilic | 2,295 | chT2-CRO | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO | 1998 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,154 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,110 |
| chT-LUX 2016/17 | 2017 | 8 | 7.5 | 2,310 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 2,015 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 2,102 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 2,132 |
| 33rd EU-Cup | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 2,101 |
| 34th EU-Cup | 2018 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,993 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran Stanic's chess games?
108 games by Zoran Stanic, 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 Stanic has played.
What does Zoran Stanic play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Zoran Stanic opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran Stanic answers 1...d6 (77% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zoran Stanic play as White?
As White, Zoran Stanic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran Stanic play as Black?
As Black, Zoran Stanic most often plays: Pirc Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Zoran Stanic's FIDE rating?
Zoran Stanic is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess, 2,036 in rapid and 2,126 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Zoran Stanic played?
Our database contains 108 games by Zoran Stanic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 27 draws, 45 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran Stanic?
108 games by Zoran Stanic 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.