Prepare against Branko Vuckovic
CM · Serbia · World #6,965 classical · FIDE ID 926841
Our database contains 152 games by Branko Vuckovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Branko Vuckovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Branko Vuckovic 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 | 2,225 | 2,271 | Sep 2011 |
| Blitz | 2,208 | 2,289 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 49 | 70 | 33 | 32.2% |
| As White | 80 | 23 | 42 | 15 | 28.8% |
| As Black | 72 | 26 | 28 | 18 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Branko Vuckovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Branko Vuckovic's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Vuckovic usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Vuckovic usually continues Nf3 (77.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Vuckovic usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 89.7% | 59.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 60.9% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 34.8% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Branko Vuckovic's chess games
All 152 games by Branko Vuckovic 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: 49 wins, 70 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 19 | 6/10/3 | 31.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Milos T Popovic | 2,419 | 20th Belgrade Trophy | D00 |
| Sep 2013 | Lazar Nestorovic | 2,391 | chT-SRB Central | B50 |
| Oct 2006 | Nenad Panic | 2,342 | 7th Boskovic Memorial Open | A03 |
| Nov 2006 | Ivan Martic | 2,325 | 19th Belgrade Trophy | B00 |
| Nov 2006 | Robert Lagerman | 2,310 | 19th Belgrade Trophy | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SRB West | 2018 | 30 | 19.5 | 2,318 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2014 | 25 | 13 | 2,260 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2016 | 22 | 13 | 2,283 |
| 1st Liga Central SRB | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,236 |
| 1st League Cent-SRB | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,204 |
| chT-SRB | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,276 |
| 20th Belgrade Trophy | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,322 |
| 19th Belgrade Trophy | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,335 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Branko Vuckovic's chess games?
152 games by Branko Vuckovic, 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 Vuckovic has played.
What does Branko Vuckovic play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Branko Vuckovic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Branko Vuckovic answers 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Branko Vuckovic play as White?
As White, Branko Vuckovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Branko Vuckovic play as Black?
As Black, Branko Vuckovic most often plays: Alekhine Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Branko Vuckovic's FIDE rating?
Branko Vuckovic is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess and 2,208 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,271 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Branko Vuckovic played?
Our database contains 152 games by Branko Vuckovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 70 draws, 33 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Branko Vuckovic?
152 games by Branko Vuckovic 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.