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Zdenko Kozul vs Sasa Martinovic

GM Zdenko Kozul (2497) · GM Sasa Martinovic (2553)

8
Kozul wins
17
draws
8
Martinovic wins
33
games

Zdenko Kozul and Sasa Martinovic have played 33 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2006 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Kozul leads 8 wins to 8, with 17 draws (48% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesKozulDrawsMartinovic
Kozul with White214125
Martinovic with White12453

Results by time format

FormatGamesKozulDrawsMartinovic
Classical318176
Blitz2002

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesKozulDrawsMartinovic
E94King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation3201
E80King's Indian: Sämisch2110
A07Réti Opening2020
D30Slav Defense2011
D45Slav Defense2020
E73King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System2020
D12Slav Defense2101
D45English Opening: Slav Setup2020

Most recent 30 of 33 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Jan 2026Sasa MartinovicZdenko Kozul1/2-1/2King's Indian: SämischGrand Prix CCF
Jan 2026Zdenko KozulSasa Martinovic1/2-1/2Réti OpeningGrand Prix CCF
Jan 2026Sasa MartinovicZdenko Kozul0-1King's Indian: SämischGrand Prix CCF
Jan 2026Zdenko KozulSasa Martinovic1/2-1/2Réti Opening: Keres VariationGrand Prix CCF
Dec 2023Zdenko KozulSasa Martinovic1/2-1/2Catalanch-CRO
Dec 2022Zdenko KozulSasa Martinovic1/2-1/2Slav Defensech-CRO
May 2022Sasa MartinovicZdenko Kozul0-1King's Indian: SämischCRO Cup
Nov 2021Zdenko KozulSasa Martinovic1/2-1/2English Opening: Slav Setupch-CRO
Sep 2021Sasa MartinovicZdenko Kozul1/2-1/2King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System29th chT-CRO 1A
May 2021Zdenko KozulSasa Martinovic0-1CatalanFIDE World Cup Europe Hybrid Qual
May 2021Sasa MartinovicZdenko Kozul1-0King's Indian Defense: Orthodox VariationFIDE World Cup Europe Hybrid Qual
Jun 2020Sasa MartinovicZdenko Kozul1/2-1/2King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Systemch-CRO
May 2019Sasa MartinovicZdenko Kozul1-0King's Indian DefenseCRO Cup
Apr 2019Zdenko KozulSasa Martinovic1/2-1/2Slav Defensech-CRO
Dec 2018Zdenko KozulSasa Martinovic0-1Indian Defense3rd Zagreb Hulak Memorial Open
Jun 2018Zdenko KozulSasa Martinovic1/2-1/2English Opening: Slav SetupchT-BIH 17th
Apr 2018Zdenko KozulSasa Martinovic0-1Slav Defensech-CRO
Dec 2017Sasa MartinovicZdenko Kozul1/2-1/2King's Indian: Sämisch2nd Zagreb Hulak Memorial Open
May 2017Zdenko KozulSasa Martinovic1/2-1/2Réti Openingch-CRO
Aug 2016Zdenko KozulSasa Martinovic1/2-1/2English Opening6th Split Open
Jun 2016Sasa MartinovicZdenko Kozul0-1King's Indian: Sämisch1st Zagreb Hulak Memorial Open
May 2016Zdenko KozulSasa Martinovic0-1Slav Defense46th Sarajevo Bosna Open
Jan 2015Zdenko KozulSasa Martinovic1-0Dutch Defensech-CRO
Feb 2014Sasa MartinovicZdenko Kozul1-0Indian Defensech-CRO
Dec 2013Zdenko KozulSasa Martinovic1/2-1/2Indian Defense20th Zadar Open A
Jan 2013Zdenko KozulSasa Martinovic0-1Benoni Defensech-CRO 13th
Nov 2011Sasa MartinovicZdenko Kozul1/2-1/2King's Indian: Sämisch5th Mediterranean Open
Jan 2011Zdenko KozulSasa Martinovic1-0Slav Defensech-CRO
Nov 2010Zdenko KozulSasa Martinovic1/2-1/2Slav Defense4th Mediterranean Open A
Jan 2010Zdenko KozulSasa Martinovic1/2-1/2Slav Defensech-CRO 10th
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Zdenko Kozul and Sasa Martinovic?

In 33 recorded games, Zdenko Kozul has 8 wins, Sasa Martinovic has 8 wins, and they have drawn 17 times.

How many times have Zdenko Kozul and Sasa Martinovic played each other?

Our database records 33 games between them, from Jan 2006 to Jan 2026.

What openings do Zdenko Kozul and Sasa Martinovic play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games), followed by the King's Indian: Sämisch (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.