Prepare against Mark Vucak
Australia · World #75,400 classical · FIDE ID 3218937
When preparing against Mark Vucak, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 34 games by Mark Vucak, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark Vucak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Vucak 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 | 1,804 | 1,862 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 29.4% |
| As White | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 58.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Vucak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Vucak's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 67.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Vucak usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Vucak usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …b6 (6% of these games) — Vucak usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 6.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Mark Vucak's chess games
All 34 games by Mark Vucak in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Michael Cashman | 2,080 | ch-Queensland | E90 |
| Oct 2017 | Stanley Yee | 1,904 | ch-Asia Seniors 50 8th | E12 |
| Oct 2017 | Philip Mukkattu | 1,676 | ch-Asia Seniors 50 8th | D10 |
| Sep 2012 | Jashint C Maharaj | 1,589 | ch-Queensland | D02 |
| Aug 2017 | Oscar Hellmann | 1,529 | North Queensland Open | E09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Queensland | 2013 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,755 |
| ch-Asia Seniors 50 8th | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,786 |
| 11th Kuala Lumpur Open | 2014 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,845 |
| Gold Coast Open | 2013 | 3 | 2 | 2,095 |
| North Queensland Open | 2017 | 1 | 1 | 1,929 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Vucak's chess games?
34 games by Mark Vucak, from Mar 2013 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 Vucak has played.
What does Mark Vucak play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Mark Vucak opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Vucak answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Mark Vucak play as White?
As White, Mark Vucak's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Vucak play as Black?
As Black, Mark Vucak most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ponziani Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Mark Vucak's FIDE rating?
Mark Vucak is currently rated 1,804 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,862 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Mark Vucak played?
Our database contains 34 games by Mark Vucak, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Vucak?
34 games by Mark Vucak 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.