Prepare against Zvonimir Balenovic
FM · HRV · World #16,995 classical · FIDE ID 14501252
Our database contains 282 games by Zvonimir Balenovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zvonimir Balenovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zvonimir Balenovic 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 | 2,085 | 2,271 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,124 | 2,124 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 2,226 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 282 | 96 | 75 | 111 | 34.0% |
| As White | 140 | 49 | 38 | 53 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 142 | 47 | 37 | 58 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zvonimir Balenovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zvonimir Balenovic's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 110 | 78.6% | 46.8% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 18.6% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 46.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Balenovic usually continues Nf3 (44.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Balenovic usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Balenovic usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Balenovic usually continues g3 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Balenovic usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Balenovic usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 55.4% | 48.6% |
| e6 | 16 | 24.6% | 34.4% |
| d6 | 13 | 20.0% | 34.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 96.0% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Zvonimir Balenovic's chess games
All 282 games by Zvonimir Balenovic 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: 96 wins, 75 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 0/4/10 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B63 | Sicilian | 25 | 10/5/10 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Robert Loncar | 2,455 | chT-CRO | C19 |
| Nov 1998 | Milan Franic | 2,445 | Sisak | B52 |
| Jul 2004 | Josip Rukavina | 2,428 | Biel MTO Open | E62 |
| Jul 2005 | Nanko Dobrev | 2,426 | Pardubice Open A | E97 |
| Aug 1999 | Arndt Miltner | 2,395 | Olomouc Valoz Cup | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biel MTO Open | 2006 | 37 | 10 | 2,163 |
| chT2-CRO Center | 2015 | 23 | 10.5 | 2,162 |
| Sisak | 2000 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,249 |
| chT-CRO | 1995 | 16 | 6 | 2,318 |
| 22nd chT2-CRO Center | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,175 |
| 23rd chT2-CRO Center | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,252 |
| Olomouc Proclient Cup | 2000 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,199 |
| Olomouc Valoz Cup | 1999 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,191 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zvonimir Balenovic's chess games?
282 games by Zvonimir Balenovic, 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 Zvonimir Balenovic has played.
What does Zvonimir Balenovic play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Zvonimir Balenovic opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zvonimir Balenovic answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Zvonimir Balenovic play as White?
As White, Zvonimir Balenovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (14 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zvonimir Balenovic play as Black?
As Black, Zvonimir Balenovic most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Zvonimir Balenovic's FIDE rating?
Zvonimir Balenovic is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess, 2,124 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,271 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Zvonimir Balenovic played?
Our database contains 282 games by Zvonimir Balenovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 75 draws, 111 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zvonimir Balenovic?
282 games by Zvonimir Balenovic 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.