Prepare against Branko Vujakovic
IM · HRV · World #9,379 classical · FIDE ID 14500361
Our database contains 389 games by Branko Vujakovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Branko Vujakovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Branko Vujakovic 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 | 2,180 | 2,394 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,174 | 2,235 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,127 | 2,374 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 389 | 117 | 154 | 118 | 30.1% |
| As White | 202 | 66 | 80 | 56 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 187 | 51 | 74 | 62 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 202 | 100.0% | 52.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Vujakovic usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Vujakovic usually continues Nf3 (48.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Vujakovic usually continues d4 (52.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 37 | 49.3% | 39.2% |
| c5 | 32 | 42.7% | 48.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.3% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 96.7% | 53.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Branko Vujakovic's chess games
All 389 games by Branko Vujakovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 117 wins, 154 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 26 | 11/9/6 | 42.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 7/9/7 | 30.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 38 | 15/11/12 | 39.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 37 | 7/15/15 | 18.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 26 | 2/12/12 | 7.7% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/9/3 | 40.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Evgeny Postny | 2,575 | 2nd Zagreb Hulak Memorial Open | D70 |
| Apr 2015 | Robert Zelcic | 2,553 | Zagreb Open | B01 |
| May 2014 | Ognjen Jovanic | 2,512 | chT-CRO | B83 |
| Jun 2005 | Alojzije Jankovic | 2,480 | 14th CRO Cup | D70 |
| Apr 1979 | Goran Antunac | 2,455 | Zagreb | B49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2014 | 69 | 30.5 | 2,365 |
| CRO Cup | 2023 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,307 |
| CRO-Cup | 1999 | 15 | 9 | 2,475 |
| Zagreb | 1979 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,495 |
| chT-CRO 1A | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,336 |
| 34th TCh-CRO Div 1a | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,195 |
| 24th chT-CRO 1A | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,409 |
| Bled Chess Festival 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,996 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Branko Vujakovic's chess games?
389 games by Branko Vujakovic, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Vujakovic has played.
What does Branko Vujakovic play on the first move as White?
Across 202 games with White in our database, Branko Vujakovic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Branko Vujakovic answers 1...d6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Branko Vujakovic play as White?
As White, Branko Vujakovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (14 games, 21.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 202 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Branko Vujakovic play as Black?
As Black, Branko Vujakovic most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (38 games, 39.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (37 games, 18.9% win rate); English Opening (26 games, 7.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 187 games.
What is Branko Vujakovic's FIDE rating?
Branko Vujakovic is currently rated 2,180 in classical chess, 2,174 in rapid and 2,127 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,394 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Branko Vujakovic played?
Our database contains 389 games by Branko Vujakovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 154 draws, 118 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Branko Vujakovic?
389 games by Branko Vujakovic 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.