Zlatko Ilincic vs Dejan Pikula
GM Zlatko Ilincic (2203) · GM Dejan Pikula (2213)
Zlatko Ilincic and Dejan Pikula have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1994 and the most recent in Dec 2023. Ilincic leads 6 wins to 2, with 9 draws (47% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games). The average game between them lasted 29 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ilincic | Draws | Pikula |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilincic with White | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Pikula with White | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ilincic | Draws | Pikula |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 6 | 9 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ilincic | Draws | Pikula |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Zlatko Ilincic | Dejan Pikula | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Arandjelovac ASK-13 IM |
| Feb 2022 | Dejan Pikula | Zlatko Ilincic | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Arandjelovac ASK-6 IM |
| Feb 2022 | Dejan Pikula | Zlatko Ilincic | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Arandjelovac ASK-5 IM |
| Oct 2021 | Dejan Pikula | Zlatko Ilincic | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Arandjelovac ASK-2 IM |
| Oct 2021 | Dejan Pikula | Zlatko Ilincic | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Arandjelovac ASK-1 IM |
| Sep 2019 | Zlatko Ilincic | Dejan Pikula | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | chT-SRB 1st League |
| Sep 2017 | Dejan Pikula | Zlatko Ilincic | 1/2-1/2 | London System | chT-SRB 1st League |
| Jun 2004 | Dejan Pikula | Zlatko Ilincic | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-BIH |
| Mar 2002 | Zlatko Ilincic | Dejan Pikula | 1-0 | Rat Defense | ch-YUG 57th |
| Mar 2001 | Dejan Pikula | Zlatko Ilincic | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-YUG 56th |
| Jan 1999 | Zlatko Ilincic | Dejan Pikula | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | chT-YUG |
| Jan 1999 | Dejan Pikula | Zlatko Ilincic | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | YUG Cup |
| Jan 1998 | Dejan Pikula | Zlatko Ilincic | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | YUG Cup |
| Jan 1998 | Dejan Pikula | Zlatko Ilincic | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-YUG |
| Jan 1997 | Zlatko Ilincic | Dejan Pikula | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | ch-YUG 52 |
| Jan 1996 | Dejan Pikula | Zlatko Ilincic | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-YUG |
| Jan 1994 | Zlatko Ilincic | Dejan Pikula | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | ch-YUG sf |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Zlatko Ilincic and Dejan Pikula?
In 17 recorded games, Zlatko Ilincic has 6 wins, Dejan Pikula has 2 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Zlatko Ilincic and Dejan Pikula played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jan 1994 to Dec 2023.
What openings do Zlatko Ilincic and Dejan Pikula play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.