Prepare against Mario Vutov
BGR · World #5,965 classical · FIDE ID 2903431
Our database contains 207 games by Mario Vutov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Vutov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Vutov 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 | 2,248 | 2,362 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,269 | 2,380 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,356 | 2,365 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 207 | 66 | 89 | 52 | 31.9% |
| As White | 107 | 40 | 44 | 23 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 100 | 26 | 45 | 29 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Vutov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Vutov's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 95.3% | 56.4% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Vutov usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Vutov usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Vutov usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.g3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Vutov usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Vutov usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 72.7% | 57.8% |
| d6 | 7 | 15.9% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.8% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 70.7% | 34.5% |
| c5 | 9 | 22.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
Mario Vutov's chess games
All 207 games by Mario Vutov 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: 66 wins, 89 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/7/0 | 36.4% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Julian Radulski | 2,579 | ch-BUL | C85 |
| Feb 2010 | Zsivko Bratanov | 2,463 | 32nd ch-BUL Open | B48 |
| Sep 2012 | Spas Kozhuharov | 2,446 | chT-BUL A 62nd | E81 |
| Feb 2009 | Valeri Lilov | 2,443 | ch-BUL | B91 |
| Feb 2011 | Sasho Nikolov | 2,440 | 33rd Plovdiv Bulgarian Open | C85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BUL | 2025 | 22 | 9 | 2,322 |
| chT2-BUL | 2014 | 20 | 15 | 2,393 |
| ch-BUL sf | 2010 | 17 | 11 | 2,360 |
| ch-BUL 77th | 2013 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,290 |
| 76th ch-BUL sf | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,180 |
| ch-BUL sf 80th | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,363 |
| ch-BUL 80th | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 2,250 |
| ch-BUL 82nd | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,208 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Vutov's chess games?
207 games by Mario Vutov, 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 Mario Vutov has played.
What does Mario Vutov play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Mario Vutov opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Vutov answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Mario Vutov play as White?
As White, Mario Vutov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Vutov play as Black?
As Black, Mario Vutov most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Mario Vutov's FIDE rating?
Mario Vutov is currently rated 2,248 in classical chess, 2,269 in rapid and 2,356 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,362 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Mario Vutov played?
Our database contains 207 games by Mario Vutov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 89 draws, 52 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Vutov?
207 games by Mario Vutov 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.