Prepare against Zvonko Petanjek
HRV · World #104,022 classical · FIDE ID 14510979
When preparing against Zvonko Petanjek, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 64 games by Zvonko Petanjek, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zvonko Petanjek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zvonko Petanjek 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 | 1,718 | 1,738 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,694 | 1,694 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,630 | 1,730 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 3 | 26 | 35 | 4.7% |
| As White | 36 | 2 | 17 | 17 | 5.6% |
| As Black | 28 | 1 | 9 | 18 | 3.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zvonko Petanjek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zvonko Petanjek's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 100.0% | 29.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 29.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Petanjek usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Petanjek usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Petanjek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 86.7% | 26.9% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 11.1% |
Zvonko Petanjek's chess games
All 64 games by Zvonko Petanjek in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 3 wins, 26 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Bozidar Hajec | 1,795 | chT3B-CRO Center North | C62 |
| Oct 2016 | Goran Kovac | 1,591 | chT3B-CRO Center North | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 17 | 6 | 1,693 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2024 | 10 | 1 | 1,548 |
| chT-EUR Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,551 |
| TCh-EUR Senior +65 | 2025 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,651 |
| chT3-CRO | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,752 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,847 |
| Medjimurske Team Cup | 2018 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,527 |
| Medjimurje Cup | 2020 | 3 | 0 | 1,576 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zvonko Petanjek's chess games?
64 games by Zvonko Petanjek, from Dec 2014 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 Petanjek has played.
What does Zvonko Petanjek play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Zvonko Petanjek opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zvonko Petanjek answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...Nc6 (7% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Zvonko Petanjek play as White?
As White, Zvonko Petanjek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zvonko Petanjek play as Black?
As Black, Zvonko Petanjek most often plays: Queen's Gambit (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Zvonko Petanjek's FIDE rating?
Zvonko Petanjek is currently rated 1,718 in classical chess, 1,694 in rapid and 1,630 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,738 (May 2024).
How many games has Zvonko Petanjek played?
Our database contains 64 games by Zvonko Petanjek, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 3 wins, 26 draws, 35 losses (4.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zvonko Petanjek?
64 games by Zvonko Petanjek 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.