Branko Rogulj vs Ivan Zaja
IM Branko Rogulj (2226) · GM Ivan Zaja (2394)
Branko Rogulj and Ivan Zaja have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1997 and the most recent in Aug 2024. Rogulj leads 0 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 12 draws (20% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 17 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Rogulj | Draws | Zaja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogulj with White | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Zaja with White | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Rogulj | Draws | Zaja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 0 | 12 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Rogulj | Draws | Zaja |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Branko Rogulj | Ivan Zaja | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 16th Hum na Sutli Open |
| Aug 2022 | Branko Rogulj | Ivan Zaja | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Hum na Sutli Open 14th |
| Aug 2019 | Ivan Zaja | Branko Rogulj | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 13th Hum na Sutli Open |
| Sep 2017 | Branko Rogulj | Ivan Zaja | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 11th Hum na Sutli Open |
| Sep 2016 | Ivan Zaja | Branko Rogulj | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Hum na Sutli Open 10th |
| Sep 2012 | Ivan Zaja | Branko Rogulj | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6th Hum na Sutli Open |
| Mar 2012 | Ivan Zaja | Branko Rogulj | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Zagreb Open A |
| May 2008 | Branko Rogulj | Ivan Zaja | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Zagreb Open A |
| Dec 2007 | Ivan Zaja | Branko Rogulj | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Porec Open |
| Oct 2007 | Branko Rogulj | Ivan Zaja | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | chT-CRO |
| Oct 2005 | Ivan Zaja | Branko Rogulj | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Omis Open |
| Aug 2005 | Branko Rogulj | Ivan Zaja | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5th Velika Gorica Open |
| May 2001 | Branko Rogulj | Ivan Zaja | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 15th Pula Open |
| Jan 1998 | Ivan Zaja | Branko Rogulj | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-CRO 6th |
| Jan 1997 | Branko Rogulj | Ivan Zaja | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | chT-CRO |
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What is the head-to-head score between Branko Rogulj and Ivan Zaja?
In 15 recorded games, Branko Rogulj has 0 wins, Ivan Zaja has 3 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Branko Rogulj and Ivan Zaja played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 1997 to Aug 2024.
What openings do Branko Rogulj and Ivan Zaja play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.