Prepare against Zvjezdan Grandic
HRV · World #11,265 classical · FIDE ID 14510537
When preparing against Zvjezdan Grandic, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 26.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 182 games by Zvjezdan Grandic, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zvjezdan Grandic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zvjezdan Grandic 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 | 2,151 | 2,269 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,204 | 2,239 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,259 | 2,383 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 63 | 72 | 47 | 34.6% |
| As White | 93 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 89 | 30 | 40 | 19 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zvjezdan Grandic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zvjezdan Grandic's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 96.8% | 51.7% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Grandic usually continues Nf3 (42.4% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Grandic usually continues d4 (76.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Grandic usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 24 | 64.9% | 60.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 16.2% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 75.8% | 76.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.1% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Zvjezdan Grandic's chess games
All 182 games by Zvjezdan Grandic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 63 wins, 72 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 23 | 6/5/12 | 26.1% |
| C01 | French Defense | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 9/9/3 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Boban Bogosavljevic | 2,523 | chT2-CRO Ost | B30 |
| Feb 2019 | Mladen Trbojevic | 2,354 | 12th Osijek Open | C77 |
| May 2015 | Dragan Novakovic | 2,307 | CRO-CupT final | A00 |
| May 2015 | Ivan Vitic | 2,306 | chT2-CRO Ost | B85 |
| Oct 2013 | Dragan Pavlovic | 2,292 | chT2-CRO East | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO Ost | 2016 | 25 | 12 | 2,194 |
| chT2-CRO East | 2014 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,240 |
| ch-Osijek Open | 2014 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,190 |
| Osijek Open | 2015 | 14 | 10 | 2,272 |
| CRO Cup | 2022 | 13 | 7 | 2,217 |
| chT-CRO2c | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 2,063 |
| chT-CRO U20 12th | 2003 | 8 | 4 | 2,097 |
| 10th Osijek Open | 2017 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,267 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zvjezdan Grandic's chess games?
182 games by Zvjezdan Grandic, from Jul 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 Zvjezdan Grandic has played.
What does Zvjezdan Grandic play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Zvjezdan Grandic opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.g4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zvjezdan Grandic answers 1...d6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Zvjezdan Grandic play as White?
As White, Zvjezdan Grandic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 26.1% win rate); French Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zvjezdan Grandic play as Black?
As Black, Zvjezdan Grandic most often plays: Pirc Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Zvjezdan Grandic's FIDE rating?
Zvjezdan Grandic is currently rated 2,151 in classical chess, 2,204 in rapid and 2,259 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,269 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Zvjezdan Grandic played?
Our database contains 182 games by Zvjezdan Grandic, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 72 draws, 47 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zvjezdan Grandic?
182 games by Zvjezdan Grandic 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.