Robert Zelcic vs Zoran Jovanovic
GM Robert Zelcic (2448) · GM Zoran Jovanovic (2485)
Robert Zelcic and Zoran Jovanovic have played 33 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 1999 and the most recent in May 2026. Zelcic leads 7 wins to 5, with 21 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Philidor (7 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zelcic | Draws | Jovanovic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zelcic with White | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
| Jovanovic with White | 21 | 4 | 14 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zelcic | Draws | Jovanovic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 32 | 7 | 20 | 5 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zelcic | Draws | Jovanovic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 33 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Zo CRO Jovanovic | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Croatian Cup 2026 |
| Nov 2025 | Zo CRO Jovanovic | R Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 34th TCh-CRO Div 1a |
| Nov 2024 | Zo CRO Jovanovic | R Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Tournament of Peace 2024 |
| Oct 2024 | Zo CRO Jovanovic | R Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 32nd chT-CRO Div 1a |
| Dec 2022 | Zoran Jovanovic | Robert Zelcic | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Classical | ch-CRO |
| Dec 2021 | Zoran Jovanovic | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | ch-CRO |
| Jun 2019 | Robert Zelcic | Zoran Jovanovic | 1-0 | Modern Defense | 33rd Pula Open |
| Apr 2019 | Zoran Jovanovic | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | ch-CRO |
| Nov 2018 | Zoran Jovanovic | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Zagreb Peace |
| Aug 2017 | Zoran Jovanovic | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 32nd Schwarzach Open |
| Apr 2017 | Zoran Jovanovic | Robert Zelcic | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-CRO |
| Aug 2015 | Robert Zelcic | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | 30th Schwarzach Open |
| Jan 2015 | Zoran Jovanovic | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | ch-CRO |
| Sep 2014 | Robert Zelcic | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | Gunja Active Open |
| Aug 2014 | Zoran Jovanovic | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | 29th Schwarzach Open |
| Sep 2013 | Robert Zelcic | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | chT-CRO |
| Jan 2013 | Robert Zelcic | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | ch-CRO 13th |
| Jan 2012 | Zoran Jovanovic | Robert Zelcic | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Classical | ch-CRO 12th |
| Apr 2011 | Zoran Jovanovic | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Zagreb Open A |
| Jan 2011 | Zoran Jovanovic | Robert Zelcic | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-CRO |
| Apr 2010 | Zoran Jovanovic | Robert Zelcic | 0-1 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | Stari Mikanovci Jaric Memorial |
| Jan 2010 | Robert Zelcic | Zoran Jovanovic | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | ch-CRO 10th |
| Dec 2009 | Robert Zelcic | Zoran Jovanovic | 1-0 | Philidor | 16th Zadar Open A |
| Aug 2009 | Robert Zelcic | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Schwarzach Open A |
| Jun 2009 | Zoran Jovanovic | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | 8th chT-BIH |
| Jan 2009 | Zoran Jovanovic | Robert Zelcic | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | ch-CRO |
| Oct 2008 | Zoran Jovanovic | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 17th chT-CRO 1A |
| Aug 2008 | Robert Zelcic | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | 23rd Schwarzach Open |
| Jan 2008 | Zoran Jovanovic | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann | ch-CRO |
| May 2007 | Robert Zelcic | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | 16th chT-CRO |
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What is the head-to-head score between Robert Zelcic and Zoran Jovanovic?
In 33 recorded games, Robert Zelcic has 7 wins, Zoran Jovanovic has 5 wins, and they have drawn 21 times.
How many times have Robert Zelcic and Zoran Jovanovic played each other?
Our database records 33 games between them, from Feb 1999 to May 2026.
What openings do Robert Zelcic and Zoran Jovanovic play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Philidor (7 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (5). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.