Robert Zelcic vs Zdenko Kozul
GM Robert Zelcic (2448) · GM Zdenko Kozul (2497)
Robert Zelcic and Zdenko Kozul have played 54 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1988 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Zelcic leads 22 wins to 17, with 15 draws (72% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (7 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zelcic | Draws | Kozul |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zelcic with White | 27 | 12 | 8 | 7 |
| Kozul with White | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zelcic | Draws | Kozul |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 54 | 22 | 15 | 17 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zelcic | Draws | Kozul |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B58 | Sicilian | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| B62 | Sicilian | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 54 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Z Kozul | R Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Tournament of Peace 2025 |
| Nov 2024 | R Zelcic | Z Kozul | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Tournament of Peace 2024 |
| Nov 2023 | Zdenko Kozul | Robert Zelcic | 1-0 | Catalan | Zagreb Peace |
| Nov 2022 | Robert Zelcic | Zdenko Kozul | 0-1 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | ch-CRO |
| Oct 2022 | Zdenko Kozul | Robert Zelcic | 0-1 | Catalan | Zagreb Peace |
| Dec 2021 | Robert Zelcic | Zdenko Kozul | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-CRO |
| Oct 2021 | Zdenko Kozul | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Zagreb Peace |
| Jun 2020 | Zdenko Kozul | Robert Zelcic | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-CRO |
| Nov 2019 | Zdenko Kozul | Robert Zelcic | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Zagreb Peace |
| Apr 2019 | Robert Zelcic | Zdenko Kozul | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-CRO |
| Nov 2018 | Zdenko Kozul | Robert Zelcic | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Zagreb Peace |
| May 2017 | Zdenko Kozul | Robert Zelcic | 0-1 | Catalan | ch-CRO |
| Oct 2015 | Robert Zelcic | Zdenko Kozul | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 24th chT-CRO 1A |
| Jan 2015 | Robert Zelcic | Zdenko Kozul | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-CRO |
| Dec 2014 | Zdenko Kozul | Robert Zelcic | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 21st Zadar Open A |
| Feb 2014 | Zdenko Kozul | Robert Zelcic | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | ch-CRO |
| Dec 2013 | Zdenko Kozul | Robert Zelcic | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 20th Zadar Open A |
| Mar 2013 | Zdenko Kozul | Robert Zelcic | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Zagreb Open A |
| Jan 2013 | Robert Zelcic | Zdenko Kozul | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-CRO 13th |
| Jan 2012 | Robert Zelcic | Zdenko Kozul | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-CRO 12th |
| May 2011 | Robert Zelcic | Zdenko Kozul | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 20th CRO-Cup |
| May 2011 | Zdenko Kozul | Robert Zelcic | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | 4th Stari Mikanovci Jaric Memorial |
| Apr 2011 | Zdenko Kozul | Robert Zelcic | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Zagreb Open A |
| Jan 2011 | Zdenko Kozul | Robert Zelcic | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-CRO |
| Apr 2010 | Zdenko Kozul | Robert Zelcic | 1-0 | King's Indian Attack | Stari Mikanovci Jaric Memorial |
| Jan 2010 | Robert Zelcic | Zdenko Kozul | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-CRO 10th |
| Sep 2009 | Zdenko Kozul | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16th Graz Open A |
| Apr 2009 | Robert Zelcic | Zdenko Kozul | 1-0 | Sicilian | Stari Mikanovci Jaric Memorial |
| Jan 2009 | Robert Zelcic | Zdenko Kozul | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-CRO |
| Apr 2008 | Robert Zelcic | Zdenko Kozul | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Stari Mikanovci Jaric Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Robert Zelcic and Zdenko Kozul?
In 54 recorded games, Robert Zelcic has 22 wins, Zdenko Kozul has 17 wins, and they have drawn 15 times.
How many times have Robert Zelcic and Zdenko Kozul played each other?
Our database records 54 games between them, from Jan 1988 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Robert Zelcic and Zdenko Kozul play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (7 games), followed by the Catalan (5). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.