Ivan Zaja vs Miroslav Zufic
GM Ivan Zaja (2394) · IM Miroslav Zufic (2291)
Ivan Zaja and Miroslav Zufic have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2002 and the most recent in Oct 2024. Zaja leads 4 wins to 0, with 7 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Dutch Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zaja | Draws | Zufic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaja with White | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Zufic with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zaja | Draws | Zufic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zaja | Draws | Zufic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C06 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | I Zaja | M Zufic | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 32nd chT-CRO Div 1a |
| Oct 2023 | Ivan Zaja | Miroslav Zufic | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 31st chT1A-CRO |
| Jan 2019 | Miroslav Zufic | Ivan Zaja | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | 24th Bosnjaci Open |
| Aug 2018 | Miroslav Zufic | Ivan Zaja | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 12th Hum na Sutli Open |
| Sep 2016 | Miroslav Zufic | Ivan Zaja | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Hum na Sutli Open 10th |
| Sep 2014 | Ivan Zaja | Miroslav Zufic | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8th Hum na Sutli Open |
| Dec 2011 | Ivan Zaja | Miroslav Zufic | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Porec Open |
| Jan 2011 | Ivan Zaja | Miroslav Zufic | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 16th Bosnjaci Open |
| Dec 2009 | Miroslav Zufic | Ivan Zaja | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Porec Open |
| Dec 2006 | Miroslav Zufic | Ivan Zaja | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Porec Open |
| Aug 2002 | Miroslav Zufic | Ivan Zaja | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 14th Porto San Giorgio Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ivan Zaja and Miroslav Zufic?
In 11 recorded games, Ivan Zaja has 4 wins, Miroslav Zufic has 0 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Ivan Zaja and Miroslav Zufic played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Aug 2002 to Oct 2024.
What openings do Ivan Zaja and Miroslav Zufic play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Dutch Defense (1 games), followed by the French: Classical Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.