Prepare against Mate Vrabel
Serbia · World #93,919 classical · FIDE ID 911305
When preparing against Mate Vrabel, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 38 games by Mate Vrabel, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mate Vrabel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mate Vrabel 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 | 1,747 | 1,747 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,717 | 1,739 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 12 | 3 | 23 | 31.6% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mate Vrabel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mate Vrabel's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 75.0% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Vrabel usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Vrabel usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Vrabel usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Vrabel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Vrabel usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Vrabel usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Mate Vrabel's chess games
All 38 games by Mate Vrabel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 12 wins, 3 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Bozidar Lazovic | 1,797 | ch-SRB U18 | B51 |
| Feb 2014 | Gyozo Olajos | 1,676 | ch-Senta | D60 |
| Feb 2015 | Zoltan Bacsa | 1,647 | ch-Senta | C45 |
| Jan 2011 | Jozsef Kecskemeti | 1,642 | Senta January Open | C48 |
| Feb 2011 | Istvan Farkas | 1,600 | Senta January Open | C64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Senta | 2015 | 16 | 7 | 1,723 |
| ch-SRB U18 | 2014 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,582 |
| Senta January Open | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 1,658 |
| 16th Senta Open B | 2012 | 4 | 2 | 1,881 |
| 17th Senta Open B | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,461 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mate Vrabel's chess games?
38 games by Mate Vrabel, from Apr 2009 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 Mate Vrabel has played.
What does Mate Vrabel play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Mate Vrabel opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mate Vrabel answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Mate Vrabel play as White?
As White, Mate Vrabel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mate Vrabel play as Black?
As Black, Mate Vrabel most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Three Knights Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Mate Vrabel's FIDE rating?
Mate Vrabel is currently rated 1,747 in classical chess, 1,717 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,747 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Mate Vrabel played?
Our database contains 38 games by Mate Vrabel, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 3 draws, 23 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mate Vrabel?
38 games by Mate Vrabel 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.