Prepare against Zoran Trkulja
Austria · World #22,722 classical · FIDE ID 1607499
Our database contains 184 games by Zoran Trkulja, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zoran Trkulja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran Trkulja 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 | 2,035 | 2,261 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,089 | 2,281 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,052 | 2,214 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 45 | 65 | 74 | 24.5% |
| As White | 94 | 26 | 33 | 35 | 27.7% |
| As Black | 90 | 19 | 32 | 39 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoran Trkulja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoran Trkulja's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 88.3% | 47.6% |
| d4 | 9 | 9.6% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Trkulja usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Trkulja usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Trkulja usually continues d4 (35.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Trkulja usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Trkulja usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Trkulja usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 74.4% | 53.4% |
| c5 | 5 | 12.8% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 90.3% | 30.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Zoran Trkulja's chess games
All 184 games by Zoran Trkulja in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 45 wins, 65 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 20 | 4/9/7 | 20.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A53 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Harald Herndl | 2,370 | 13th Vienna Open | C43 |
| Mar 2008 | Hannes Ganaus | 2,340 | Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0708 | B12 |
| Aug 2003 | Pavel Freisler | 2,329 | 9th Plzen Open A | B02 |
| Sep 2007 | Harald Groetz | 2,321 | Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0708 | C03 |
| Jan 1998 | Vladimir Kutynec | 2,320 | Pardubice Telecom Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Vienna | 2004 | 13 | 6 | 2,205 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0506 | 2006 | 12 | 6 | 2,304 |
| chT2O-AUT 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,223 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,247 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 1.5 | 2,042 |
| ch-Vienna State | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,185 |
| 9th Plzen Open A | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,278 |
| chT2O-AUT 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,303 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran Trkulja's chess games?
184 games by Zoran Trkulja, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Trkulja has played.
What does Zoran Trkulja play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Zoran Trkulja opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran Trkulja answers 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Zoran Trkulja play as White?
As White, Zoran Trkulja's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran Trkulja play as Black?
As Black, Zoran Trkulja most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Zoran Trkulja's FIDE rating?
Zoran Trkulja is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid and 2,052 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,261 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Zoran Trkulja played?
Our database contains 184 games by Zoran Trkulja, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 65 draws, 74 losses (24.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran Trkulja?
184 games by Zoran Trkulja 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.