Prepare against Zvonimir Ivekovic
HRV · World #2,299 classical · FIDE ID 14511320
Our database contains 571 games by Zvonimir Ivekovic, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zvonimir Ivekovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zvonimir Ivekovic 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 | 2,368 | 2,424 | Sep 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,281 | 2,327 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,266 | 2,360 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 571 | 276 | 143 | 152 | 48.3% |
| As White | 297 | 149 | 72 | 76 | 50.2% |
| As Black | 274 | 127 | 71 | 76 | 46.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zvonimir Ivekovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zvonimir Ivekovic's side.
First moves as White (297 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 288 | 97.0% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 9 | 3.0% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Ivekovic usually continues Nf3 (62.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ivekovic usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ivekovic usually continues d4 (63.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Ivekovic usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Ivekovic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 136 | 97.1% | 62.1% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.9% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 71 | 85.5% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 6 | 7.2% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 4 | 4.8% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Zvonimir Ivekovic's chess games
All 571 games by Zvonimir Ivekovic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 276 wins, 143 draws, 152 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 51 | 25/11/15 | 49.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 9/3/0 | 75.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 67 | 34/10/23 | 50.7% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 39 | 18/7/14 | 46.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 35 | 19/9/7 | 54.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Zoran Jovanovic | 2,534 | 26th chT-CRO 1A | B20 |
| Apr 2010 | Sasa Martinovic | 2,509 | 19th chT-CRO U20 | C18 |
| Sep 2022 | Bojan Kurajica | 2,488 | chT1A-CRO 30th | B23 |
| Jul 2008 | Martin Mrva | 2,474 | ch-SVK Open A | B80 |
| Dec 2017 | Jadranko Plenca | 2,469 | 2nd Zagreb Hulak Memorial Open | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SLO East | 2018 | 41 | 34.5 | 2,344 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2011 | 26 | 18 | 2,245 |
| Zagreb Open A | 2013 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,376 |
| Zagreb Open | 2015 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,252 |
| chT2-CRO Center | 2015 | 19 | 13.5 | 2,428 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2009 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,275 |
| chT2-SLO Ost | 2010 | 17 | 12 | 2,261 |
| chT1-SLO East | 2017 | 15 | 12 | 2,512 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Marko Rubil (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zvonimir Ivekovic's chess games?
571 games by Zvonimir Ivekovic, from Jan 2005 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 Ivekovic has played.
What does Zvonimir Ivekovic play on the first move as White?
Across 297 games with White in our database, Zvonimir Ivekovic opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zvonimir Ivekovic answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Zvonimir Ivekovic play as White?
As White, Zvonimir Ivekovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (51 games, 49.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 47.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (18 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 297 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zvonimir Ivekovic play as Black?
As Black, Zvonimir Ivekovic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (67 games, 50.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (39 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 54.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 274 games.
What is Zvonimir Ivekovic's FIDE rating?
Zvonimir Ivekovic is currently rated 2,368 in classical chess, 2,281 in rapid and 2,266 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,424 (Sep 2018).
How many games has Zvonimir Ivekovic played?
Our database contains 571 games by Zvonimir Ivekovic, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 276 wins, 143 draws, 152 losses (48.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zvonimir Ivekovic?
571 games by Zvonimir Ivekovic 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.