Prepare against Branko Vlaic
FM · HRV · World #13,928 classical · FIDE ID 14503646
Our database contains 183 games by Branko Vlaic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Branko Vlaic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Branko Vlaic 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 | 2,117 | 2,304 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,114 | 2,228 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,173 | 2,228 | Feb 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 48 | 75 | 60 | 26.2% |
| As White | 85 | 30 | 32 | 23 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 98 | 18 | 43 | 37 | 18.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Branko Vlaic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Branko Vlaic's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 62.4% | 60.4% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
| f4 | 5 | 5.9% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Vlaic usually continues c4 (73.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Vlaic usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Vlaic usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Vlaic usually continues g3 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Vlaic usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Vlaic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 27.3% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 13 | 23.6% | 34.6% |
| b6 | 12 | 21.8% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 9 | 16.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 7.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 38.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 23.8% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Branko Vlaic's chess games
All 183 games by Branko Vlaic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 48 wins, 75 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Srdjan Vernacki | 2,357 | 27th chT-CRO 1B | A07 |
| Jan 1994 | Zlatko Lisjak | 2,345 | CRO-Cup | A69 |
| Jan 1999 | Vjekoslav Biliskov | 2,312 | Kastel Stari Open | A86 |
| Sep 2013 | Augustin Brnas | 2,311 | chT2-CRO | A05 |
| Sep 2010 | Mladen Zelic | 2,291 | 19th chT-CRO 1B | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRO Cup | 2016 | 16 | 7 | 2,190 |
| chT2-CRO | 2013 | 15 | 6 | 2,212 |
| 19th chT-CRO 1B | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,294 |
| chT1B-CRO | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,285 |
| 27th chT-CRO 1B | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,269 |
| 24th chT1B-CRO | 2015 | 8 | 2 | 2,049 |
| 25th chT-CRO 1B | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,337 |
| 20th chT-CRO 1B | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 2,182 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Branko Vlaic's chess games?
183 games by Branko Vlaic, from Apr 2003 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 Vlaic has played.
What does Branko Vlaic play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Branko Vlaic opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Branko Vlaic answers 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...b6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Branko Vlaic play as White?
As White, Branko Vlaic's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Branko Vlaic play as Black?
As Black, Branko Vlaic most often plays: Owen Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Branko Vlaic's FIDE rating?
Branko Vlaic is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess, 2,114 in rapid and 2,173 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (May 2010).
How many games has Branko Vlaic played?
Our database contains 183 games by Branko Vlaic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 75 draws, 60 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Branko Vlaic?
183 games by Branko Vlaic 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.