Prepare against Zoran Z Jovanovic
FM · Serbia · World #28,085 classical · FIDE ID 913049
Our database contains 76 games by Zoran Z Jovanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoran Z Jovanovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran Z Jovanovic 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 | 1,997 | 2,389 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,201 | 2,211 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 18 | 44 | 14 | 23.7% |
| As White | 37 | 11 | 18 | 8 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 39 | 7 | 26 | 6 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoran Z Jovanovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoran Z Jovanovic's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 37.8% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 11 | 29.7% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 18.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 10.8% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Jovanovic usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Jovanovic usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 45.5% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Jovanovic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Jovanovic usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Jovanovic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 56.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Zoran Z Jovanovic's chess games
All 76 games by Zoran Z Jovanovic 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: 18 wins, 44 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E08 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Petar Djuric | 2,254 | chT-Belgrade | B28 |
| Sep 2015 | Miroljub Mitic | 2,177 | chT-Belgrade | E08 |
| Sep 2018 | Milorad G Knezevic | 2,167 | Belgrade-chT Quality | A84 |
| Jan 2016 | Dragan Budimir | 2,157 | ch-Belgrade | C47 |
| Jan 2016 | Miroljub Jevtic | 2,034 | ch-Belgrade | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Belgrade | 2019 | 24 | 11 | 2,167 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2021 | 21 | 13 | 2,027 |
| chT2-Belgrade Quality | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,955 |
| 15th Secondario | 1990 | 8 | 6 | 2,110 |
| chT-Belgrade Premier | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,106 |
| ch-Belgrade | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 2,057 |
| Belgrade Jezero Open | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,911 |
| 9th Senta Open | 2005 | 1 | 1 | 2,383 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran Z Jovanovic's chess games?
76 games by Zoran Z Jovanovic, 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 Z Jovanovic has played.
What does Zoran Z Jovanovic play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Zoran Z Jovanovic opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran Z Jovanovic answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Zoran Z Jovanovic play as White?
As White, Zoran Z Jovanovic's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran Z Jovanovic play as Black?
As Black, Zoran Z Jovanovic most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Zoran Z Jovanovic's FIDE rating?
Zoran Z Jovanovic is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess, 2,201 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,389 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Zoran Z Jovanovic played?
Our database contains 76 games by Zoran Z Jovanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 44 draws, 14 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran Z Jovanovic?
76 games by Zoran Z Jovanovic 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.