Zdenko Kozul vs Leon Livaic
GM Zdenko Kozul (2497) · GM Leon Livaic (2567)
Zdenko Kozul and Leon Livaic have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2016 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Kozul leads 4 wins to 4, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kozul | Draws | Livaic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kozul with White | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Livaic with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kozul | Draws | Livaic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kozul | Draws | Livaic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E20 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Leon Livaic | Zdenko Kozul | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Grand Prix CCF |
| Jan 2026 | Zdenko Kozul | Leon Livaic | 0-1 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | Grand Prix CCF |
| Nov 2025 | Z Kozul | Leon Livaic | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Tournament of Peace 2025 |
| Dec 2023 | Zdenko Kozul | Leon Livaic | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-CRO |
| Sep 2023 | Leon Livaic | Zdenko Kozul | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | 33rd chT-SLO |
| Oct 2022 | Leon Livaic | Zdenko Kozul | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Zagreb Peace |
| Dec 2021 | Leon Livaic | Zdenko Kozul | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | ch-CRO |
| Dec 2019 | Zdenko Kozul | Leon Livaic | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Zagreb Hulak Memorial Open 4th |
| May 2019 | Zdenko Kozul | Leon Livaic | 0-1 | Catalan | CRO Cup |
| Apr 2017 | Zdenko Kozul | Leon Livaic | 1-0 | Catalan | Skopje Karposh Open |
| Nov 2016 | Zdenko Kozul | Leon Livaic | 1-0 | Catalan | chT-SLO |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Zdenko Kozul and Leon Livaic?
In 11 recorded games, Zdenko Kozul has 4 wins, Leon Livaic has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Zdenko Kozul and Leon Livaic played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Nov 2016 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Zdenko Kozul and Leon Livaic play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.