Branko Damljanovic vs Zlatko Ilincic
GM Branko Damljanovic (2362) · GM Zlatko Ilincic (2203)
Branko Damljanovic and Zlatko Ilincic have played 27 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1986 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Damljanovic leads 13 wins to 9, with 5 draws (81% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Damljanovic | Draws | Ilincic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damljanovic with White | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Ilincic with White | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Damljanovic | Draws | Ilincic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Damljanovic | Draws | Ilincic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B57 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Zlatko Ilincic | Branko Damljanovic | 1-0 | Indian Defense | RUDAR 51 IM 2026 |
| Feb 2026 | Branko Damljanovic | Zlatko Ilincic | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | RUDAR 48 IM B 2026 |
| Jan 2026 | Zlatko Ilincic | Branko Damljanovic | 1-0 | Indian Defense | RUDAR 47 IM |
| Apr 2025 | Branko Damljanovic | Zlatko Ilincic | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | RUDAR 38 IM |
| Sep 2017 | Zlatko Ilincic | Branko Damljanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-SRB 1st League |
| Jan 2003 | Branko Damljanovic | Zlatko Ilincic | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chT-SCG |
| Mar 2002 | Zlatko Ilincic | Branko Damljanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-YUG 57th |
| May 2001 | Branko Damljanovic | Zlatko Ilincic | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | chT-YUG |
| Mar 2001 | Zlatko Ilincic | Branko Damljanovic | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-YUG 56th |
| Oct 2000 | Zlatko Ilincic | Branko Damljanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | Boskovic Memorial |
| Mar 2000 | Branko Damljanovic | Zlatko Ilincic | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-YUG 55th |
| Jan 1999 | Zlatko Ilincic | Branko Damljanovic | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-YUG |
| Mar 1998 | Branko Damljanovic | Zlatko Ilincic | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-YUG 53 |
| Jan 1997 | Zlatko Ilincic | Branko Damljanovic | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-YUG 52 |
| Jan 1996 | Branko Damljanovic | Zlatko Ilincic | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-YUG |
| Jan 1996 | Zlatko Ilincic | Branko Damljanovic | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-YUG |
| Jan 1995 | Zlatko Ilincic | Branko Damljanovic | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Belgrade Cukarica |
| Jan 1995 | Zlatko Ilincic | Branko Damljanovic | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Cacak |
| Jan 1995 | Zlatko Ilincic | Branko Damljanovic | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | ch-YUG |
| Jan 1995 | Zlatko Ilincic | Branko Damljanovic | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | chT-YUG |
| Jan 1994 | Branko Damljanovic | Zlatko Ilincic | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | ch-YUG sf |
| Jan 1994 | Branko Damljanovic | Zlatko Ilincic | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Belgrade |
| Jan 1993 | Zlatko Ilincic | Branko Damljanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Nis Open |
| Jan 1992 | Zlatko Ilincic | Branko Damljanovic | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Belgrade IKO |
| Jan 1990 | Zlatko Ilincic | Branko Damljanovic | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-YUG |
| Jan 1989 | Zlatko Ilincic | Branko Damljanovic | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-YUG |
| Jan 1986 | Zlatko Ilincic | Branko Damljanovic | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-YUG sf |
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What is the head-to-head score between Branko Damljanovic and Zlatko Ilincic?
In 27 recorded games, Branko Damljanovic has 13 wins, Zlatko Ilincic has 9 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Branko Damljanovic and Zlatko Ilincic played each other?
Our database records 27 games between them, from Jan 1986 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Branko Damljanovic and Zlatko Ilincic play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.