Prepare against Mihael Vurusic
HRV · World #65,464 classical · FIDE ID 14511754
When preparing against Mihael Vurusic, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (40%).
Our database contains 69 games by Mihael Vurusic, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mihael Vurusic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mihael Vurusic 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 | 1,837 | 1,848 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,766 | 1,831 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,724 | 1,820 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 13 | 24 | 32 | 18.8% |
| As White | 39 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 20.5% |
| As Black | 30 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mihael Vurusic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mihael Vurusic's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 61.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 12 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Vurusic usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Vurusic usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Vurusic usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Vurusic usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Vurusic usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Vurusic usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Mihael Vurusic's chess games
All 69 games by Mihael Vurusic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 13 wins, 24 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Ivan Fodor | 1,994 | chT3-CRO Centar-B | B43 |
| Mar 2014 | Zdravko Forstnaric | 1,912 | Medimurska CupT | D00 |
| Apr 2017 | David Skrobar | 1,755 | chT3-CRO Centar-B | A45 |
| Apr 2016 | Josip Slonja | 1,665 | chT3B-CRO Center North | B22 |
| Jun 2018 | Kristina Spilek | 1,429 | Nedelisce Medjimurja Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4B-CRO Center North | 2014 | 28 | 9.5 | 1,724 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,915 |
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,860 |
| Nedelisce Medjimurja Open | 2018 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,549 |
| 6th Krapina Open | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,630 |
| chT3-CRO Centar-B | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,025 |
| 6th Podturen Mavrin Memorial | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,622 |
| Podturen Mavrin Memorial | 2013 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,828 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mihael Vurusic's chess games?
69 games by Mihael Vurusic, from Apr 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 Mihael Vurusic has played.
What does Mihael Vurusic play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Mihael Vurusic opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mihael Vurusic answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Mihael Vurusic play as White?
As White, Mihael Vurusic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mihael Vurusic play as Black?
As Black, Mihael Vurusic most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Mihael Vurusic's FIDE rating?
Mihael Vurusic is currently rated 1,837 in classical chess, 1,766 in rapid and 1,724 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,848 (May 2026).
How many games has Mihael Vurusic played?
Our database contains 69 games by Mihael Vurusic, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 24 draws, 32 losses (18.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mihael Vurusic?
69 games by Mihael Vurusic 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.