Prepare against Zoran Z Petrovic
Serbia · World #34,036 classical · FIDE ID 931543
When preparing against Zoran Z Petrovic, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 19.2% over 26 games.
Our database contains 268 games by Zoran Z Petrovic, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Zoran Z Petrovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran Z Petrovic 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 | 1,964 | 2,195 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 2,023 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,892 | 2,048 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 268 | 71 | 87 | 110 | 26.5% |
| As White | 128 | 40 | 46 | 42 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 140 | 31 | 41 | 68 | 22.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 780 rated games against 611 different opponents, across 100 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 419 | 143 | 136 | 140 | 34.1% | 2,003 | 1,998 | 21 |
| Rapid | 89 | 42 | 13 | 34 | 47.2% | 1,938 | 1,943 | 5 |
| Blitz | 272 | 117 | 25 | 130 | 43.0% | 1,965 | 1,928 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 378 | 73 | 85 | 220 | 19.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 347 | 194 | 78 | 75 | 55.9% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 5 vs IM · 22 vs FM · 6 vs CM · 2 vs WIM · 3 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 83 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 1,973 | 1,850 |
| 2025 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1,978 | 2,138 |
| 2024 | 74 | 28 | 21 | 25 | 1,878 | 1,894 |
| 2023 | 108 | 46 | 12 | 50 | 1,867 | 1,828 |
| 2022 | 30 | 15 | 2 | 13 | 2,025 | 2,039 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1,794 | 2,194 |
| 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1,998 | 2,048 |
| 2019 | 184 | 81 | 26 | 77 | 1,968 | 1,954 |
| 2018 | 64 | 24 | 13 | 27 | 1,948 | 1,908 |
| 2017 | 39 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 1,989 | 2,055 |
| 2016 | 32 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 2,073 | 2,018 |
| 2015 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2,117 | 2,017 |
| 2014 | 47 | 9 | 23 | 15 | 2,080 | 2,025 |
| 2013 | 32 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 1,979 | 2,019 |
| 2012 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 2,056 | 1,976 |
| 2011 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2,173 | 2,173 |
| 2010 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2,185 | 1,935 |
| 2009 | 21 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 2,089 | 2,152 |
| 2008 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 2,089 | 2,019 |
| 2007 | 27 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 2,160 | 2,176 |
| 2006 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 2,185 | 2,085 |
Where Zoran Z Petrovic has played
Serbia (98) · SCG (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoran Z Petrovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoran Z Petrovic's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 60.2% | 50.6% |
| c4 | 25 | 19.5% | 52.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 7.8% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 7.0% | 27.8% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.3% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Petrovic usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Petrovic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Petrovic usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 52.0% score
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Petrovic usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Petrovic usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Petrovic usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 86.2% | 40.2% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.6% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.6% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 68.2% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 31.8% | 64.3% |
Zoran Z Petrovic's chess games
All 268 games by Zoran Z Petrovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 71 wins, 87 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A32 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 26 | 5/8/13 | 19.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 22 | 12/4/6 | 54.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 0/2/9 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Aleksandar M Popovic | 2,313 | 27th Belgrade Trophy | A30 |
| Jan 2009 | Vladan S Stevanovic | 2,297 | ch-Belgrade | D35 |
| Oct 2009 | Sasa T Jovanovic | 2,285 | chT-Belgrade | B20 |
| Aug 2003 | Miroslav Maksimovic | 2,265 | 9th Belgrade Jezero Open | B92 |
| Nov 2011 | Dejan Zivkovic | 2,265 | 25th Belgrade Trophy | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Belgrade | 2017 | 34 | 13.5 | 2,085 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2016 | 31 | 12 | 2,033 |
| Belgrade Winter Open | 2006 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,136 |
| ch-Belgrade | 2014 | 18 | 9 | 2,107 |
| 10th Belgrade Jezero Open | 2004 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,135 |
| Belgrade Spring Open | 2013 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,004 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,984 |
| ch-SRB Central Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,214 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran Z Petrovic's chess games?
268 games by Zoran Z Petrovic, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Petrovic has played.
What does Zoran Z Petrovic play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Zoran Z Petrovic opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran Z Petrovic answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games).
What openings does Zoran Z Petrovic play as White?
As White, Zoran Z Petrovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran Z Petrovic play as Black?
As Black, Zoran Z Petrovic most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (26 games, 19.2% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is Zoran Z Petrovic's FIDE rating?
Zoran Z Petrovic is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid and 1,892 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Zoran Z Petrovic played?
Our database contains 268 games by Zoran Z Petrovic, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 87 draws, 110 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran Z Petrovic?
268 games by Zoran Z Petrovic 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.