Prepare against Zvonko Babic
HRV · World #11,474 classical · FIDE ID 14509105
Our database contains 181 games by Zvonko Babic, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zvonko Babic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zvonko Babic 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 | 2,148 | 2,224 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,168 | 2,168 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,184 | 2,272 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 59 | 65 | 57 | 32.6% |
| As White | 93 | 34 | 38 | 21 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 88 | 25 | 27 | 36 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zvonko Babic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zvonko Babic's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 40.9% | 63.2% |
| d4 | 28 | 30.1% | 46.4% |
| c4 | 16 | 17.2% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 11.8% | 59.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Babic usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Babic usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Babic usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Babic usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Babic usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Babic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 55.6% | 46.0% |
| e5 | 12 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 11.1% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 55.6% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 9 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 11.1% | 83.3% |
Zvonko Babic's chess games
All 181 games by Zvonko Babic in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 59 wins, 65 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2007 | Ante Brkic | 2,570 | 14th Bizovac Metalis Open | B78 |
| Jan 2015 | Ismet Burovic | 2,398 | 20th Bosnjaci Open | A42 |
| Feb 2008 | Robert Dabo-Peranic | 2,309 | 15th Bizovac Metalis Open | A02 |
| Mar 2012 | Ognjen Matko | 2,262 | chT2-CRO Center | B38 |
| Mar 2009 | Tomislav Mihalincic | 2,244 | chT2b-CRO | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO Center | 2015 | 42 | 22.5 | 2,186 |
| chT2b-CRO | 2009 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,268 |
| 23rd Bosnjaci Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,198 |
| ch-EU Amateur U2300 | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,290 |
| chT2-CRO Center 25th | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,055 |
| 20th Bosnjaci Open | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 2,250 |
| 15th Bosnjaci Open | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 2,278 |
| 23rd chT2-CRO Center | 2014 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,312 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zvonko Babic's chess games?
181 games by Zvonko Babic, from Oct 2004 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 Zvonko Babic has played.
What does Zvonko Babic play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Zvonko Babic opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zvonko Babic answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Zvonko Babic play as White?
As White, Zvonko Babic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zvonko Babic play as Black?
As Black, Zvonko Babic most often plays: English Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Zvonko Babic's FIDE rating?
Zvonko Babic is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess, 2,168 in rapid and 2,184 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Zvonko Babic played?
Our database contains 181 games by Zvonko Babic, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 65 draws, 57 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zvonko Babic?
181 games by Zvonko Babic 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.