Prepare against Mladen Vrban
FM · HRV · World #6,507 classical · FIDE ID 14500744
Our database contains 321 games by Mladen Vrban, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mladen Vrban's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mladen Vrban 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 | 2,235 | 2,406 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,317 | 2,392 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,185 | 2,386 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 321 | 152 | 111 | 58 | 47.4% |
| As White | 163 | 78 | 56 | 29 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 158 | 74 | 55 | 29 | 46.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mladen Vrban's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mladen Vrban's side.
First moves as White (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 60.7% | 64.1% |
| f4 | 23 | 14.1% | 63.0% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 9.2% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 12 | 7.4% | 70.8% |
| d4 | 11 | 6.7% | 68.2% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 64.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Vrban usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Vrban usually continues d4 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Vrban usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 14% of White games, 63.0% score
- …d5 (61% of these games) — Vrban usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Vrban usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Vrban usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 73.8% | 65.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 11.5% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.9% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 31.4% | 59.1% |
| f5 | 17 | 24.3% | 61.8% |
| g6 | 11 | 15.7% | 90.9% |
| d6 | 11 | 15.7% | 68.2% |
| d5 | 7 | 10.0% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
Mladen Vrban's chess games
All 321 games by Mladen Vrban 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: 152 wins, 111 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 25 | 12/8/5 | 48.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 23 | 11/7/5 | 47.8% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 8/9/3 | 40.0% |
| B60 | Sicilian | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 11 | 9/1/1 | 81.8% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Jozsef Horvath | 2,547 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0910 | E70 |
| Nov 2009 | Adam Horvath | 2,508 | 33rd Harkany Tenkes Cup | B70 |
| Apr 2001 | Gaspard Mathe | 2,385 | chT3-HUN 0001 | B88 |
| May 2014 | Mladen Trbojevic | 2,376 | chT-CRO | A03 |
| Nov 2012 | David Haszon | 2,282 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1213 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd chT2-CRO Center | 2013 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,348 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 9 | 2,477 |
| chT3-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,210 |
| chT2-CRO Center | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 2,326 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,538 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 7 | 2,357 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 7 | 2,351 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,317 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Karoly Kele (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mladen Vrban's chess games?
321 games by Mladen Vrban, 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 Mladen Vrban has played.
What does Mladen Vrban play on the first move as White?
Across 163 games with White in our database, Mladen Vrban opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.f4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mladen Vrban answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...f5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games).
What openings does Mladen Vrban play as White?
As White, Mladen Vrban's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Bird's opening (23 games, 47.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 163 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mladen Vrban play as Black?
As Black, Mladen Vrban most often plays: Dutch Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 81.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 158 games.
What is Mladen Vrban's FIDE rating?
Mladen Vrban is currently rated 2,235 in classical chess, 2,317 in rapid and 2,185 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,406 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Mladen Vrban played?
Our database contains 321 games by Mladen Vrban, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 152 wins, 111 draws, 58 losses (47.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mladen Vrban?
321 games by Mladen Vrban 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.