Prepare against Mladen Vucic
IM · United States · World #4,588 classical · FIDE ID 2006340
Our database contains 400 games by Mladen Vucic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mladen Vucic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mladen Vucic 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 | 2,285 | 2,413 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,277 | 2,277 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 400 | 146 | 151 | 103 | 36.5% |
| As White | 204 | 78 | 84 | 42 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 196 | 68 | 67 | 61 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mladen Vucic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mladen Vucic's side.
First moves as White (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 188 | 92.2% | 59.3% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 6.4% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Vucic usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Vucic usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Vucic usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Vucic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Vucic usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Vucic usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 49.4% | 67.9% |
| e5 | 40 | 47.1% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 66.7% | 57.3% |
| d5 | 23 | 31.9% | 30.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Mladen Vucic's chess games
All 400 games by Mladen Vucic 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: 146 wins, 151 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E69 | Indian Defense | 74 | 30/28/16 | 40.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 12 | 4/8/0 | 33.3% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 30 | 14/10/6 | 46.7% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 24 | 4/10/10 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 9/0/4 | 69.2% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Maxim Dlugy | 2,550 | New York Open | D34 |
| Jan 2002 | Dmitry Gurevich | 2,544 | ch-USA | D38 |
| Jan 1990 | Georgy Timoshenko | 2,540 | US Open-91 | C81 |
| Jan 1994 | Utut Adianto Wahjuwidajat | 2,535 | New York Open | D29 |
| Jan 1991 | Alexander Ivanov | 2,525 | New York Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Open | 1995 | 34 | 22 | 2,485 |
| chT-BIH | 2004 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,270 |
| ch-YUG sf | 1989 | 10 | 4 | 2,278 |
| Max Wilkerson | 1998 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,406 |
| Linklater Memorial | 2001 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,472 |
| 1st Rijeka | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,376 |
| Belgrade GMA Open | 1988 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,291 |
| 11th chT-BIH | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,208 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mladen Vucic's chess games?
400 games by Mladen Vucic, 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 Vucic has played.
What does Mladen Vucic play on the first move as White?
Across 204 games with White in our database, Mladen Vucic opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mladen Vucic answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Mladen Vucic play as White?
As White, Mladen Vucic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (74 games, 40.5% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 204 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mladen Vucic play as Black?
As Black, Mladen Vucic most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 196 games.
What is Mladen Vucic's FIDE rating?
Mladen Vucic is currently rated 2,285 in classical chess, 2,277 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,413 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Mladen Vucic played?
Our database contains 400 games by Mladen Vucic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 146 wins, 151 draws, 103 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mladen Vucic?
400 games by Mladen Vucic 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.