Prepare against Mark Vicic
SVN · World #47,626 classical · FIDE ID 14632772
Our database contains 115 games by Mark Vicic, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark Vicic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Vicic 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 | 1,903 | 1,903 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,746 | 1,746 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,813 | 1,827 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 36 | 20 | 59 | 31.3% |
| As White | 56 | 19 | 8 | 29 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 59 | 17 | 12 | 30 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Vicic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Vicic's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 53.6% | 38.3% |
| b3 | 14 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 14.3% | 31.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 38.3% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Vicic usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Vicic usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Vicic usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Vicic usually continues Bb2 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Vicic usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (7% of these games) — Vicic usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 77.1% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 3 | 8.6% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Mark Vicic's chess games
All 115 games by Mark Vicic in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 36 wins, 20 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Davide Gelardi | 1,948 | 27th Nova Gorica Open | A01 |
| Jan 2019 | Alit Banovi | 1,883 | 24th Nova Gorica Open | D53 |
| Dec 2022 | Vincenc Kobe | 1,868 | chT3-SLO West | B50 |
| Sep 2021 | Tomaz Engelman | 1,830 | 31st chT-SLO | D10 |
| Jan 2025 | Germano Petrosino | 1,808 | 29th HIT Open 2025 | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otocec Krka Terme Open | 2018 | 16 | 9 | 1,686 |
| ch-SLO U10 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,581 |
| 27th Nova Gorica Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,812 |
| 28th Nova Gorica Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,745 |
| 10th Portoroz Open | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,378 |
| 25th Nova Gorica Open | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,685 |
| 31st chT-SLO | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,714 |
| 20th Maribor Pirc Memorial Open | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,442 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Vicic's chess games?
115 games by Mark Vicic, from Nov 2015 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 Mark Vicic has played.
What does Mark Vicic play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Mark Vicic opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.b3 (25% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Vicic answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Mark Vicic play as White?
As White, Mark Vicic's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Vicic play as Black?
As Black, Mark Vicic most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Mark Vicic's FIDE rating?
Mark Vicic is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess, 1,746 in rapid and 1,813 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,903 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Mark Vicic played?
Our database contains 115 games by Mark Vicic, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 20 draws, 59 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Vicic?
115 games by Mark Vicic 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.