Prepare against Drago Vargic
FM · HRV · World #7,691 classical · FIDE ID 14502003
When preparing against Drago Vargic, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 306 games by Drago Vargic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Drago Vargic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Drago Vargic 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 | 2,211 | 2,406 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,226 | 2,384 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,285 | 2,389 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 306 | 105 | 80 | 121 | 34.3% |
| As White | 152 | 59 | 47 | 46 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 154 | 46 | 33 | 75 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Drago Vargic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Drago Vargic's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 152 | 100.0% | 54.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Vargic usually continues Nc3 (49.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Vargic usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Vargic usually continues d4 (44.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 58 | 100.0% | 44.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 50 | 84.7% | 31.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 13.6% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Drago Vargic's chess games
All 306 games by Drago Vargic 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: 105 wins, 80 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 45 | 17/11/17 | 37.8% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 6/6/11 | 26.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Davor Rogic | 2,555 | Zupanja Open | C05 |
| May 2014 | Ognjen Jovanic | 2,512 | chT-CRO | C00 |
| May 2016 | Robert Zelcic | 2,507 | CRO Cup | C10 |
| Feb 2006 | Ante Brkic | 2,506 | 13th Bizovac Metalis Open | C13 |
| May 2005 | Sinisa Drazic | 2,495 | Djakovo Open A | A33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2014 | 65 | 25.5 | 2,278 |
| CRO Cup | 2023 | 19 | 13 | 2,289 |
| Djakovo Open A | 2006 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,441 |
| 29th chT1B-CRO | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 2,123 |
| 18th chT1B-CRO | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,160 |
| 25th chT-CRO 1B | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,147 |
| Djakovo Open | 1994 | 9 | 5 | 2,293 |
| 20th chT-CRO 1B | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,328 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Drago Vargic's chess games?
306 games by Drago Vargic, 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 Drago Vargic has played.
What does Drago Vargic play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Drago Vargic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Drago Vargic answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Drago Vargic play as White?
As White, Drago Vargic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (45 games, 37.8% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Drago Vargic play as Black?
As Black, Drago Vargic most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.
What is Drago Vargic's FIDE rating?
Drago Vargic is currently rated 2,211 in classical chess, 2,226 in rapid and 2,285 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,406 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Drago Vargic played?
Our database contains 306 games by Drago Vargic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 80 draws, 121 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Drago Vargic?
306 games by Drago Vargic 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.