Prepare against Dusko Vernacki
HRV · World #15,833 classical · FIDE ID 14505339
Our database contains 80 games by Dusko Vernacki, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dusko Vernacki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dusko Vernacki 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 | 2,097 | 2,159 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,130 | 2,130 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,127 | 2,132 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 21 | 34 | 25 | 26.3% |
| As White | 39 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 41 | 6 | 21 | 14 | 14.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dusko Vernacki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dusko Vernacki's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 23 | 59.0% | 54.3% |
| e4 | 10 | 25.6% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 7.7% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 7.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 59% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Vernacki usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Vernacki usually continues b3 (28.6% score)
- …Nc6 (9% of these games) — Vernacki usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Vernacki usually continues d3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Vernacki usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Vernacki usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 72.2% | 38.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 84.2% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
Dusko Vernacki's chess games
All 80 games by Dusko Vernacki 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: 21 wins, 34 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Edmond Paljusaj | 2,285 | 18th CRO-Cup | B15 |
| Apr 2010 | Srdjan Basrak | 2,279 | chT2-CRO East | B08 |
| Sep 2003 | Vjeran Teofilovic | 2,256 | chT-CRO | E39 |
| Oct 2012 | Mihajlo Savic | 2,237 | chT2-CRO Ost | A03 |
| Oct 2010 | Stanko Dabic | 2,209 | chT2-CRO East | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO East | 2011 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,091 |
| chT-CRO2c | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 2,124 |
| chT-CRO | 2003 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,189 |
| 17th chT-CRO 1B | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,158 |
| chT2-CRO Ost | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 2,209 |
| 17th CRO Cup | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,260 |
| Croatian Cup 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,967 |
| CRO-CupT final | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 2,197 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dusko Vernacki's chess games?
80 games by Dusko Vernacki, 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 Dusko Vernacki has played.
What does Dusko Vernacki play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Dusko Vernacki opens with 1.Nf3 (59% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dusko Vernacki answers 1...c6 (72% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games).
What openings does Dusko Vernacki play as White?
As White, Dusko Vernacki's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dusko Vernacki play as Black?
As Black, Dusko Vernacki most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Dusko Vernacki's FIDE rating?
Dusko Vernacki is currently rated 2,097 in classical chess, 2,130 in rapid and 2,127 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Dusko Vernacki played?
Our database contains 80 games by Dusko Vernacki, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 34 draws, 25 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dusko Vernacki?
80 games by Dusko Vernacki 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.