Prepare against Denis Vah
SVN · World #107,444 classical · FIDE ID 14627981
Our database contains 123 games by Denis Vah, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Denis Vah's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis Vah 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 | 1,939 | 1,988 | Sep 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,906 | 1,906 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 1,962 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 40 | 27 | 56 | 32.5% |
| As White | 59 | 27 | 12 | 20 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 64 | 13 | 15 | 36 | 20.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis Vah's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis Vah's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 81.4% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 10 | 16.9% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Vah usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Vah usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Vah usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Vah usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Vah usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Vah usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 76.9% | 28.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 20.5% | 31.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 68.8% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Denis Vah's chess games
All 123 games by Denis Vah in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 40 wins, 27 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E07 | Catalan | 15 | 9/0/6 | 60.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Anastasiya Hnatyshyn | 2,160 | Ljubljana Open | E06 |
| Jan 2018 | Lejla Juretic | 1,920 | 23rd Nova Gorica Open | E08 |
| Aug 2017 | Goran Turicar | 1,879 | 6th Topusko Amateur Open | E01 |
| Jan 2018 | Primoz Pecnik | 1,824 | 23rd Nova Gorica Open | A61 |
| Oct 2017 | Metod Simicak | 1,795 | chT-SLO Central 1st League 18th | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th Nova Gorica Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,833 |
| 6th Topusko Amateur Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,851 |
| 5th Topusko Open | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,444 |
| 23rd Nova Gorica Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,839 |
| 26th Nova Gorica Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,006 |
| 2nd Ljubljana Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,330 |
| ch-SLO U16 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,738 |
| 33rd ch-SLO | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,693 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis Vah's chess games?
123 games by Denis Vah, from Jun 2014 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 Denis Vah has played.
What does Denis Vah play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Denis Vah opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis Vah answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Denis Vah play as White?
As White, Denis Vah's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis Vah play as Black?
As Black, Denis Vah most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Denis Vah's FIDE rating?
Denis Vah is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess, 1,906 in rapid and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Denis Vah played?
Our database contains 123 games by Denis Vah, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 27 draws, 56 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis Vah?
123 games by Denis Vah 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.