Prepare against Ivan Vrsek
HRV · World #10,124 classical · FIDE ID 14510103
Our database contains 218 games by Ivan Vrsek, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Vrsek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Vrsek 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 | 2,168 | 2,248 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,170 | 2,170 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,173 | 2,267 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 94 | 59 | 65 | 43.1% |
| As White | 107 | 49 | 30 | 28 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 111 | 45 | 29 | 37 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Vrsek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Vrsek's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 98 | 91.6% | 61.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.7% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 61.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Vrsek usually continues c4 (59.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Vrsek usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Vrsek usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Vrsek usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Vrsek usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Vrsek usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 49 | 98.0% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 94.4% | 45.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Ivan Vrsek's chess games
All 218 games by Ivan Vrsek in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 94 wins, 59 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 29 | 11/8/10 | 37.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Zoran Runic | 2,452 | 15th Bizovac Metalis Open | A60 |
| Oct 2012 | Juraj Nikolac | 2,437 | chT2-CRO Center | A07 |
| Mar 2007 | Jan Banas | 2,380 | Zagreb Open | A28 |
| Aug 2004 | Stanko Kosanski | 2,366 | 4th Velika Gorica Open | C02 |
| Feb 2008 | Rudolf Sertic | 2,355 | 15th Bizovac Metalis Open | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zagreb Open B | 2012 | 33 | 19.5 | 2,149 |
| chT2-CRO Center | 2012 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,302 |
| chT3-CRO | 2009 | 14 | 6 | 2,111 |
| 17th chT-CRO U20 | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,092 |
| chT3-CRO Center-A | 2011 | 11 | 11 | 2,503 |
| 16th chT-CRO U20 | 2007 | 11 | 10.5 | 2,223 |
| chT3A-CRO Center | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,136 |
| 22nd chT2-CRO Center | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Vrsek's chess games?
218 games by Ivan Vrsek, from Jan 2004 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 Ivan Vrsek has played.
What does Ivan Vrsek play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Ivan Vrsek opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Vrsek answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ivan Vrsek play as White?
As White, Ivan Vrsek's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Vrsek play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Vrsek most often plays: Slav Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Ivan Vrsek's FIDE rating?
Ivan Vrsek is currently rated 2,168 in classical chess, 2,170 in rapid and 2,173 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,248 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Ivan Vrsek played?
Our database contains 218 games by Ivan Vrsek, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 59 draws, 65 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Vrsek?
218 games by Ivan Vrsek 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.