Zdenko Kozul vs Zoran Jovanovic
GM Zdenko Kozul (2497) · GM Zoran Jovanovic (2485)
Zdenko Kozul and Zoran Jovanovic have played 36 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2004 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Kozul leads 14 wins to 10, with 12 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (3 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kozul | Draws | Jovanovic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kozul with White | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Jovanovic with White | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kozul | Draws | Jovanovic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 35 | 13 | 12 | 10 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kozul | Draws | Jovanovic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 36 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Zo CRO Jovanovic | Zdenko Kozul | 0-1 | Sicilian | Grand Prix CCF |
| Jan 2026 | Zdenko Kozul | Zo CRO Jovanovic | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Grand Prix CCF |
| Jan 2026 | Zdenko Kozul | Zo CRO Jovanovic | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Grand Prix CCF |
| Jan 2026 | Zo CRO Jovanovic | Zdenko Kozul | 1-0 | Sicilian | Grand Prix CCF |
| May 2025 | Zo CRO Jovanovic | Z Kozul | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Grand Prix PlusCity Rapid |
| Nov 2024 | Zo CRO Jovanovic | Z Kozul | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Tournament of Peace 2024 |
| Dec 2022 | Zdenko Kozul | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-CRO |
| Dec 2021 | Zdenko Kozul | Zoran Jovanovic | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-CRO |
| May 2019 | Zdenko Kozul | Zoran Jovanovic | 1-0 | Rat Defense | CRO Cup |
| Apr 2019 | Zoran Jovanovic | Zdenko Kozul | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-CRO |
| Nov 2018 | Zdenko Kozul | Zoran Jovanovic | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | Zagreb Peace |
| Apr 2018 | Zoran Jovanovic | Zdenko Kozul | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-CRO |
| May 2017 | Zdenko Kozul | Zoran Jovanovic | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-CRO |
| Jan 2016 | Zdenko Kozul | Zoran Jovanovic | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-CRO 13th |
| Jun 2015 | Zdenko Kozul | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 45th Sarajevo Bosna Open |
| Jan 2015 | Zoran Jovanovic | Zdenko Kozul | 0-1 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | ch-CRO |
| Oct 2014 | Zoran Jovanovic | Zdenko Kozul | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | chT-CRO 1A |
| Dec 2013 | Zoran Jovanovic | Zdenko Kozul | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Wolfsberg Open |
| Jan 2013 | Zoran Jovanovic | Zdenko Kozul | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-CRO 13th |
| Dec 2012 | Zdenko Kozul | Zoran Jovanovic | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 19th Zadar Open A |
| Sep 2012 | Zoran Jovanovic | Zdenko Kozul | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | 21st chT-CRO 1A |
| Jan 2012 | Zdenko Kozul | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-CRO 12th |
| Jan 2011 | Zdenko Kozul | Zoran Jovanovic | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-CRO |
| Sep 2010 | Zoran Jovanovic | Zdenko Kozul | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | 19th chT-CRO 1A |
| Apr 2010 | Zdenko Kozul | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | Stari Mikanovci Jaric Memorial |
| Jan 2010 | Zdenko Kozul | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-CRO 10th |
| Sep 2009 | Zoran Jovanovic | Zdenko Kozul | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 18th chT-CRO 1A |
| May 2009 | Zdenko Kozul | Zoran Jovanovic | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18th CRO-Cup |
| Jan 2009 | Zoran Jovanovic | Zdenko Kozul | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-CRO |
| Feb 2008 | Zoran Jovanovic | Zdenko Kozul | 1-0 | Sicilian | 15th Bizovac Metalis Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Zdenko Kozul and Zoran Jovanovic?
In 36 recorded games, Zdenko Kozul has 14 wins, Zoran Jovanovic has 10 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Zdenko Kozul and Zoran Jovanovic played each other?
Our database records 36 games between them, from Nov 2004 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Zdenko Kozul and Zoran Jovanovic play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.