Robert Zelcic vs Ivan Zaja
GM Robert Zelcic (2448) · GM Ivan Zaja (2394)
Robert Zelcic and Ivan Zaja have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1996 and the most recent in Oct 2013. Zelcic leads 4 wins to 3, with 14 draws (33% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zelcic | Draws | Zaja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zelcic with White | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Zaja with White | 15 | 0 | 13 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zelcic | Draws | Zaja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 21 | 4 | 14 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zelcic | Draws | Zaja |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Ivan Zaja | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | chT1-SLO East |
| May 2013 | Ivan Zaja | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 22nd chT-CRO Cup |
| Oct 2012 | Robert Zelcic | Ivan Zaja | 1-0 | Italian Game | chT1-SLO Ost |
| Sep 2012 | Ivan Zaja | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 21st chT-CRO 1A |
| Aug 2012 | Ivan Zaja | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Schwarzach Open 27th |
| May 2012 | Ivan Zaja | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | 21st CRO Cup |
| Oct 2011 | Ivan Zaja | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT1-SLO Ost |
| May 2011 | Ivan Zaja | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 20th CRO-Cup |
| May 2011 | Ivan Zaja | Robert Zelcic | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4th Stari Mikanovci Jaric Memorial |
| Jan 2010 | Robert Zelcic | Ivan Zaja | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15th Bosnjaci Open |
| Mar 2009 | Robert Zelcic | Ivan Zaja | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Bergamo Open |
| Oct 2006 | Robert Zelcic | Ivan Zaja | 0-1 | Scotch Game | Omis Open |
| Dec 2001 | Robert Zelcic | Ivan Zaja | 1-0 | Italian Game | 9th Solin |
| Jan 2000 | Ivan Zaja | Robert Zelcic | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-CRO |
| Jan 2000 | Ivan Zaja | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Umag Open |
| Jan 1998 | Robert Zelcic | Ivan Zaja | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-CRO 6th |
| Jan 1997 | Ivan Zaja | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Kastel Stari Open |
| Jan 1997 | Ivan Zaja | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | 11th Pula Open |
| Jan 1996 | Ivan Zaja | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | 4th Solin |
| Jan 1996 | Ivan Zaja | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Cannes Open |
| Jan 1996 | Ivan Zaja | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | chT-CRO |
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What is the head-to-head score between Robert Zelcic and Ivan Zaja?
In 21 recorded games, Robert Zelcic has 4 wins, Ivan Zaja has 3 wins, and they have drawn 14 times.
How many times have Robert Zelcic and Ivan Zaja played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Jan 1996 to Oct 2013.
What openings do Robert Zelcic and Ivan Zaja play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games), followed by the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.