Prepare against Branko Vidic
SVN · World #46,150 classical · FIDE ID 14605481
Our database contains 135 games by Branko Vidic, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Branko Vidic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Branko Vidic before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,909 | 2,041 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,921 | 1,957 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 35 | 38 | 62 | 25.9% |
| As White | 71 | 22 | 17 | 32 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 64 | 13 | 21 | 30 | 20.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Branko Vidic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Branko Vidic's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 97.2% | 42.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 42.0% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Vidic usually continues Nf3 (38.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Vidic usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Vidic usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Vidic usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 97.7% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 39.3% |
Branko Vidic's chess games
All 135 games by Branko Vidic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 35 wins, 38 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Franc Pesec | 2,231 | chT1-SLO East | E98 |
| Oct 2011 | Ivo Mihevc | 2,175 | chT1-SLO Ost | E60 |
| Nov 2010 | Andrej Krnjovsek | 2,110 | chT1-SLO Ost | D40 |
| Nov 2007 | Franc St. Brinovec | 2,108 | chT1-SLO East | D47 |
| Sep 2016 | Jakob Bratkovic | 2,079 | chT1-SLO East | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO East | 2019 | 64 | 27.5 | 1,989 |
| chT1-SLO Ost | 2011 | 16 | 10 | 2,143 |
| chT1-SLO West | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,008 |
| chT-SLO | 2013 | 8 | 0.5 | 2,049 |
| chT-SLO East | 2005 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,814 |
| 22nd chT-SLO | 2012 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,918 |
| chT-Ljubljana | 2009 | 4 | 3 | 2,069 |
| Ljubljana Open | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,935 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Branko Vidic's chess games?
135 games by Branko Vidic, from Jan 2005 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Branko Vidic has played.
What does Branko Vidic play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Branko Vidic opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Branko Vidic answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Branko Vidic play as White?
As White, Branko Vidic's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Branko Vidic play as Black?
As Black, Branko Vidic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Branko Vidic's FIDE rating?
Branko Vidic is currently rated 1,909 in classical chess and 1,921 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,041 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Branko Vidic played?
Our database contains 135 games by Branko Vidic, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 38 draws, 62 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Branko Vidic?
135 games by Branko Vidic reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.