Prepare against Zoran Zlatanovic
FM · Serbia · World #22,316 classical · FIDE ID 903744
When preparing against Zoran Zlatanovic, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 26.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 201 games by Zoran Zlatanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoran Zlatanovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran Zlatanovic 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 | 2,038 | 2,279 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,090 | 2,210 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,140 | 2,140 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 53 | 81 | 67 | 26.4% |
| As White | 101 | 30 | 44 | 27 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 100 | 23 | 37 | 40 | 23.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoran Zlatanovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoran Zlatanovic's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 92.1% | 50.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 7.9% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 50.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Zlatanovic usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Zlatanovic usually continues d3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Zlatanovic usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (88% of these games) — Zlatanovic usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Zlatanovic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 91.5% | 46.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 100.0% | 34.8% |
Zoran Zlatanovic's chess games
All 201 games by Zoran Zlatanovic 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: 53 wins, 81 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 24 | 8/9/7 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 23 | 6/9/8 | 26.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D76 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Branimir Maksimovic | 2,440 | Nis Open | E14 |
| May 2011 | Nebojsa B Ristic | 2,373 | Nis Open | C00 |
| Jan 1994 | Andjelko Dragojlovic | 2,335 | chT2-YUG | B38 |
| Apr 2013 | Mersid Kahrovic | 2,308 | SRB-CupT Central | B09 |
| May 2014 | Marko Stojanovic | 2,294 | cupT-SRB Central Serbia | B57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SRB East | 2014 | 26 | 6.5 | 2,058 |
| chT3-SRB East | 2017 | 25 | 13 | 2,193 |
| chT2-YUG | 1994 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,327 |
| 7th ch-SRB Central Open A | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,066 |
| Nis Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,365 |
| ch-SRB Central | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,251 |
| 6th ch-SRB Central Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,109 |
| 32nd Imperia Open | 1990 | 9 | 4 | 2,154 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran Zlatanovic's chess games?
201 games by Zoran Zlatanovic, 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 Zlatanovic has played.
What does Zoran Zlatanovic play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Zoran Zlatanovic opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran Zlatanovic answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zoran Zlatanovic play as White?
As White, Zoran Zlatanovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran Zlatanovic play as Black?
As Black, Zoran Zlatanovic most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Zoran Zlatanovic's FIDE rating?
Zoran Zlatanovic is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess, 2,090 in rapid and 2,140 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,279 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Zoran Zlatanovic played?
Our database contains 201 games by Zoran Zlatanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 81 draws, 67 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran Zlatanovic?
201 games by Zoran Zlatanovic 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.