Prepare against Zoran Zolotic
FM · Serbia · World #12,692 classical · FIDE ID 909408
When preparing against Zoran Zolotic, expect 1.Nf3 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%).
Our database contains 67 games by Zoran Zolotic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoran Zolotic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran Zolotic 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 | 2,132 | 2,272 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,222 | 2,247 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 17 | 29 | 21 | 25.4% |
| As White | 37 | 10 | 21 | 6 | 27.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoran Zolotic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoran Zolotic's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 26 | 70.3% | 55.8% |
| d4 | 8 | 21.6% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 70% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Zolotic usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Zolotic usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Zolotic usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zolotic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Zolotic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zolotic usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 50.0% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 27.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Zoran Zolotic's chess games
All 67 games by Zoran Zolotic 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: 17 wins, 29 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | English Opening | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Tibor Jesenski | 2,336 | 21st chT-Vojvodina | E09 |
| Sep 2011 | Nebojsa Roganovic | 2,194 | chT2-Vojvodina | B08 |
| Oct 2020 | Aleksa Ilincic | 2,180 | chT-Vojvodina 2nd League | A41 |
| Sep 2011 | Radovan Matijevic | 2,170 | chT2-Vojvodina | A45 |
| Oct 2012 | Petar M Djurdjevic | 2,158 | chT2-SRB Vojvodina League | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB 2nd League | 2023 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,999 |
| 21st chT-Vojvodina | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 2,237 |
| chT-Vojvodina 2nd League | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,271 |
| chT2-Vojvodina | 2011 | 10 | 7 | 2,286 |
| chT2-SRB Vojvodina League | 2012 | 10 | 7 | 2,348 |
| chT-Vojvodina | 2007 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,061 |
| Novi Sad Open | 1989 | 3 | 0 | 2,015 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran Zolotic's chess games?
67 games by Zoran Zolotic, 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 Zolotic has played.
What does Zoran Zolotic play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Zoran Zolotic opens with 1.Nf3 (70% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran Zolotic answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Zoran Zolotic play as White?
As White, Zoran Zolotic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran Zolotic play as Black?
As Black, Zoran Zolotic most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Zoran Zolotic's FIDE rating?
Zoran Zolotic is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess, 2,222 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,272 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Zoran Zolotic played?
Our database contains 67 games by Zoran Zolotic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 29 draws, 21 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran Zolotic?
67 games by Zoran Zolotic 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.