Prepare against Zvonko Korov
HRV · World #23,913 classical · FIDE ID 14508265
Our database contains 42 games by Zvonko Korov, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zvonko Korov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zvonko Korov 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 | 2,026 | 2,119 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,885 | 2,039 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,968 | 2,089 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 6 | 11 | 25 | 14.3% |
| As White | 25 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 8.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zvonko Korov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zvonko Korov's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 52.0% | 15.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 28.0% | 28.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 20.0% | 10.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 52% of White games, 15.4% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Korov usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Korov usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Korov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Korov usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Zvonko Korov's chess games
All 42 games by Zvonko Korov 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: 6 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Atanas Stanoev | 2,236 | Zagreb Open B | E88 |
| Mar 2009 | Jovan Vuga | 2,193 | Zagreb Open B | E16 |
| Apr 2010 | Kresimir Stracenski | 2,157 | chT4A-CRO Center | B29 |
| Nov 2010 | Zoran Prskalo | 2,074 | chT4A-CRO Center | E87 |
| Aug 2022 | Marijan Okrosa | 2,059 | ch-EU Amateur U2300 | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zagreb Open B | 2012 | 17 | 5 | 2,036 |
| chT4A-CRO Center | 2010 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,883 |
| ch-EU Amateur U2300 | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,882 |
| 3rd Zagreb Damjanovic Memorial | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,919 |
| Zagreb Open | 1997 | 2 | 0 | 1,940 |
| 1st Zagreb Hulak Memorial Open | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,895 |
| ch-EU Rapid | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,099 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zvonko Korov's chess games?
42 games by Zvonko Korov, 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 Zvonko Korov has played.
What does Zvonko Korov play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Zvonko Korov opens with 1.Nf3 (52% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zvonko Korov answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...b6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zvonko Korov play as White?
As White, Zvonko Korov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zvonko Korov play as Black?
As Black, Zvonko Korov most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Zvonko Korov's FIDE rating?
Zvonko Korov is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess, 1,885 in rapid and 1,968 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Zvonko Korov played?
Our database contains 42 games by Zvonko Korov, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses (14.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zvonko Korov?
42 games by Zvonko Korov 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.