Prepare against Zoran Zelenika
HRV · World #22,881 classical · FIDE ID 14534452
When preparing against Zoran Zelenika, expect 1.Nf3 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 100 games by Zoran Zelenika, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoran Zelenika's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran Zelenika 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 | 2,034 | 2,153 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,106 | 2,203 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,217 | 2,218 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 25 | 38 | 37 | 25.0% |
| As White | 48 | 9 | 21 | 18 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 52 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoran Zelenika's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoran Zelenika's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 23 | 47.9% | 45.7% |
| d4 | 22 | 45.8% | 34.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.2% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 48% of White games, 45.7% score
- …d5 (61% of these games) — Zelenika usually continues g3 (38.5% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Zelenika usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Zelenika usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 34.1% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Zelenika usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Zelenika usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Zelenika usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 75.0% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 92.0% | 41.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
Zoran Zelenika's chess games
All 100 games by Zoran Zelenika in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 25 wins, 38 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D34 | Catalan | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Radivoje Vukic | 2,341 | chT3-CRO Center-A | E01 |
| Apr 2011 | Vladimir Frank | 2,178 | Zagreb Open B | D02 |
| Aug 2019 | Zeljko Matic | 2,178 | 13th Hum na Sutli Open | A41 |
| Oct 2010 | Kresimir Podravec | 2,142 | chT4A-CRO Center | B41 |
| Mar 2010 | Ivo Kinez | 2,138 | Zagreb Open B | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4A-CRO Center | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,112 |
| chT3-CRO Center-A | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,150 |
| 15th Hum na Sutli Open | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,783 |
| ch-Krapina 8th | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 2,140 |
| 7th Krapina Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2,016 |
| 13th Hum na Sutli Open | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,071 |
| CRO Cup | 2016 | 6 | 1 | 2,116 |
| 12th Hum na Sutli Open | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,064 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran Zelenika's chess games?
100 games by Zoran Zelenika, from May 2010 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 Zelenika has played.
What does Zoran Zelenika play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Zoran Zelenika opens with 1.Nf3 (48% of games), 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran Zelenika answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Zoran Zelenika play as White?
As White, Zoran Zelenika's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran Zelenika play as Black?
As Black, Zoran Zelenika most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Zoran Zelenika's FIDE rating?
Zoran Zelenika is currently rated 2,034 in classical chess, 2,106 in rapid and 2,217 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (May 2016).
How many games has Zoran Zelenika played?
Our database contains 100 games by Zoran Zelenika, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 38 draws, 37 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran Zelenika?
100 games by Zoran Zelenika 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.