Prepare against Slavko Vurdelja
HRV · World #78,694 classical · FIDE ID 14512114
When preparing against Slavko Vurdelja, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%).
Our database contains 108 games by Slavko Vurdelja, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Slavko Vurdelja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Slavko Vurdelja 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 | 1,794 | 2,085 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,892 | 1,931 | Jul 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,706 | 1,962 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 38 | 23 | 47 | 35.2% |
| As White | 53 | 19 | 11 | 23 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 55 | 19 | 12 | 24 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Slavko Vurdelja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Slavko Vurdelja's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Vurdelja usually continues Nf3 (38.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Vurdelja usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Vurdelja usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 77.1% | 35.2% |
| d6 | 7 | 20.0% | 85.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 53.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 46.7% | 64.3% |
Slavko Vurdelja's chess games
All 108 games by Slavko Vurdelja in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 38 wins, 23 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Vladimir Gnjezdur | 2,190 | Osijek Open | B27 |
| Feb 2012 | Hinko Cajzler | 2,189 | ch-Osijek Open | B07 |
| Mar 2004 | Mihajlo Kitarovic | 2,162 | 1st Treber Memorial | B45 |
| Feb 2019 | Srecko Kovacevic | 2,087 | 12th Osijek Open | D05 |
| Dec 2008 | Damir Elezovic | 2,020 | Osijek Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osijek Open | 2015 | 59 | 28 | 1,995 |
| ch-Osijek Open | 2014 | 21 | 10 | 1,981 |
| 3rd Osijek Open | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,941 |
| 10th Osijek Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,766 |
| 12th Osijek Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,991 |
| 1st Treber Memorial | 2004 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,219 |
| Porec Open | 2003 | 2 | 0 | 1,843 |
| 12th Bizovac Metalis Open | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 2,014 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Slavko Vurdelja's chess games?
108 games by Slavko Vurdelja, from Jul 2004 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 Slavko Vurdelja has played.
What does Slavko Vurdelja play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Slavko Vurdelja opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Slavko Vurdelja answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games).
What openings does Slavko Vurdelja play as White?
As White, Slavko Vurdelja's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Slavko Vurdelja play as Black?
As Black, Slavko Vurdelja most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Slavko Vurdelja's FIDE rating?
Slavko Vurdelja is currently rated 1,794 in classical chess, 1,892 in rapid and 1,706 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Slavko Vurdelja played?
Our database contains 108 games by Slavko Vurdelja, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 23 draws, 47 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Slavko Vurdelja?
108 games by Slavko Vurdelja 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.