Prepare against Zoran Tsintsar
DEU · World #103,441 classical · FIDE ID 4634250
When preparing against Zoran Tsintsar, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 111 games by Zoran Tsintsar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zoran Tsintsar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran Tsintsar 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 | 1,719 | 2,035 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,682 | 1,870 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,664 | 1,867 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 35 | 8 | 68 | 31.5% |
| As White | 54 | 21 | 3 | 30 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 57 | 14 | 5 | 38 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoran Tsintsar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoran Tsintsar's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Tsintsar usually continues Nf3 (32.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Tsintsar usually continues f4 (31.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Tsintsar usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 100.0% | 31.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 73.3% | 22.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Zoran Tsintsar's chess games
All 111 games by Zoran Tsintsar 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: 35 wins, 8 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 2/1/10 | 15.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Ilya Sidorenko | 2,357 | 2nd Thessaloniki Triandria Open | C01 |
| Jan 1997 | Andreas Papastavropoulos | 2,305 | Korinthos Open 1st | B32 |
| Sep 2008 | Anastasios Mihailidis | 2,265 | 1st Veroia Open | C54 |
| Apr 2006 | Ilarion Dorfanis | 2,199 | 2nd Chalkidiki Open A | B59 |
| Aug 1998 | Maria Petraki | 2,120 | Chalkida Open 3rd | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,949 |
| 35th Belgrade Trophy | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,790 |
| 17th Kalamaria Open B | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,806 |
| 2nd Thessaloniki Triandria Open | 2009 | 8 | 2 | 2,047 |
| Skopje Open B | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,767 |
| Elitia Open | 1997 | 6 | 3 | 2,400 |
| 1st Thessaloniki SKG Open B | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,342 |
| 2nd Chalkidiki Open A | 2006 | 5 | 2 | 2,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran Tsintsar's chess games?
111 games by Zoran Tsintsar, 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 Tsintsar has played.
What does Zoran Tsintsar play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Zoran Tsintsar opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran Tsintsar answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Zoran Tsintsar play as White?
As White, Zoran Tsintsar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Gambit (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran Tsintsar play as Black?
As Black, Zoran Tsintsar most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Zoran Tsintsar's FIDE rating?
Zoran Tsintsar is currently rated 1,719 in classical chess, 1,682 in rapid and 1,664 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,035 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Zoran Tsintsar played?
Our database contains 111 games by Zoran Tsintsar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 8 draws, 68 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran Tsintsar?
111 games by Zoran Tsintsar 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.