Prepare against Damir Vrban
Austria · World #10,183 classical · FIDE ID 14508630
When preparing against Damir Vrban, expect 1.e4 in 37% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (42%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 162 games by Damir Vrban, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Damir Vrban's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damir Vrban 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 | 2,167 | 2,209 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,082 | 2,117 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,036 | 2,113 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 59 | 72 | 31 | 36.4% |
| As White | 90 | 35 | 37 | 18 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 72 | 24 | 35 | 13 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damir Vrban's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damir Vrban's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 36.7% | 57.6% |
| f4 | 26 | 28.9% | 53.8% |
| g3 | 23 | 25.6% | 67.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.4% | 87.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Vrban usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Vrban usually continues f4 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Vrban usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 29% of White games, 53.8% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Vrban usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Vrban usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Vrban usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 66.7% | 52.8% |
| c5 | 7 | 25.9% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 11 | 42.3% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 15.4% | 87.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Damir Vrban's chess games
All 162 games by Damir Vrban 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: 59 wins, 72 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 25 | 9/9/7 | 36.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 22 | 8/13/1 | 36.4% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 3/10/3 | 18.8% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Florian Gatterer | 2,302 | 19th Seefeld Open | B12 |
| Oct 2008 | Ferenc Botos | 2,235 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0809 | A54 |
| Jul 2009 | Johannes Sucher | 2,197 | 20th ch-Tirol | A45 |
| Sep 2002 | Anton Santl | 2,189 | 13th Seefeld Open | E62 |
| Sep 2002 | Reinhard Jaenig | 2,176 | 13th Seefeld Open | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2025 | 20 | 11 | 2,080 |
| ch-AUT Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,293 |
| 82nd Hastings Masters Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,153 |
| 2nd Arvier Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,128 |
| 19th Seefeld Open | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,221 |
| 13th Seefeld Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,261 |
| 16th Seefeld Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,039 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,909 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damir Vrban's chess games?
162 games by Damir Vrban, 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 Damir Vrban has played.
What does Damir Vrban play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Damir Vrban opens with 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.f4 (29% of games), 1.g3 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damir Vrban answers 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Damir Vrban play as White?
As White, Damir Vrban's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damir Vrban play as Black?
As Black, Damir Vrban most often plays: Dutch Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Alekhine Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Damir Vrban's FIDE rating?
Damir Vrban is currently rated 2,167 in classical chess, 2,082 in rapid and 2,036 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Damir Vrban played?
Our database contains 162 games by Damir Vrban, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 72 draws, 31 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damir Vrban?
162 games by Damir Vrban 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.