Prepare against Zvonko Petrovic
FM · HRV · World #17,604 classical · FIDE ID 14500914
Our database contains 73 games by Zvonko Petrovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zvonko Petrovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zvonko Petrovic 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 | 2,079 | 2,276 | Apr 2007 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 2,203 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 28 | 22 | 23 | 38.4% |
| As White | 29 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 44 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zvonko Petrovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zvonko Petrovic's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 29 | 100.0% | 56.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Petrovic usually continues g3 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Petrovic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Petrovic usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 100.0% | 64.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Zvonko Petrovic's chess games
All 73 games by Zvonko Petrovic 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: 28 wins, 22 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A38 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B60 | Sicilian | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Dario Dutina | 2,321 | chT2b-CRO | A53 |
| Oct 2011 | Milan Brigljevic | 2,313 | chT2-CRO Center | D02 |
| Mar 2011 | Drago Djeno | 2,241 | chT2-CRO Center | A38 |
| Oct 2011 | Danijel Mulugeta | 2,232 | chT2-CRO Center | B60 |
| Oct 2009 | Martin Machata | 2,219 | chT2b-CRO | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zagreb Open B | 2011 | 21 | 11 | 2,116 |
| chT2-CRO Center | 2012 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,282 |
| Zagreb Open | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,118 |
| 22nd chT2-CRO Center | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 2,084 |
| chT2b-CRO | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,278 |
| ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,074 |
| 32nd Pula Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 2,022 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zvonko Petrovic's chess games?
73 games by Zvonko Petrovic, 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 Zvonko Petrovic has played.
What does Zvonko Petrovic play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Zvonko Petrovic opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zvonko Petrovic answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Zvonko Petrovic play as White?
As White, Zvonko Petrovic's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zvonko Petrovic play as Black?
As Black, Zvonko Petrovic most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 77.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Zvonko Petrovic's FIDE rating?
Zvonko Petrovic is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,276 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Zvonko Petrovic played?
Our database contains 73 games by Zvonko Petrovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 22 draws, 23 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zvonko Petrovic?
73 games by Zvonko Petrovic 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.