Prepare against Srdjan Vernacki
FM · HRV · World #3,712 classical · FIDE ID 14507048
When preparing against Srdjan Vernacki, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 292 games by Srdjan Vernacki, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Srdjan Vernacki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Srdjan Vernacki 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 | 2,312 | 2,364 | Feb 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,331 | 2,348 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,259 | 2,348 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 292 | 105 | 116 | 70 | 36.0% |
| As White | 147 | 55 | 61 | 30 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 145 | 50 | 55 | 40 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Srdjan Vernacki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Srdjan Vernacki's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 107 | 72.8% | 61.2% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 14.3% | 52.4% |
| c4 | 15 | 10.2% | 56.7% |
| d3 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 61.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Vernacki usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Vernacki usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Vernacki usually continues d4 (69.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Vernacki usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Vernacki usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Vernacki usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 88.2% | 53.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 10.5% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 97.8% | 53.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Srdjan Vernacki's chess games
All 292 games by Srdjan Vernacki 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: 105 wins, 116 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 24 | 12/6/6 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 8/7/1 | 47.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 42 | 15/12/15 | 35.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 6/7/9 | 27.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Ivan Leventic | 2,480 | Osijek Open | B05 |
| Sep 2022 | Jurica Srbis | 2,442 | chT1A-CRO 30th | E43 |
| Sep 2013 | Miroslav Rade | 2,440 | chT2-CRO | B42 |
| Sep 2013 | Drazen Muse | 2,398 | chT2-CRO | E14 |
| Oct 2014 | Milan Mrdja | 2,386 | chT1B-CRO | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osijek Open | 2013 | 34 | 23.5 | 2,313 |
| chT2-CRO East | 2011 | 28 | 14.5 | 2,267 |
| chT2-CRO | 2013 | 13 | 8 | 2,431 |
| chT2-CRO Ost | 2012 | 11 | 9 | 2,320 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,097 |
| 29th chT1B-CRO | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,320 |
| 27th chT-CRO 1B | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,321 |
| Hallsberg Open U18 38th | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,194 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Srdjan Vernacki's chess games?
292 games by Srdjan Vernacki, 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 Srdjan Vernacki has played.
What does Srdjan Vernacki play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Srdjan Vernacki opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Srdjan Vernacki answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Srdjan Vernacki play as White?
As White, Srdjan Vernacki's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Srdjan Vernacki play as Black?
As Black, Srdjan Vernacki most often plays: Sicilian (42 games, 35.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 145 games.
What is Srdjan Vernacki's FIDE rating?
Srdjan Vernacki is currently rated 2,312 in classical chess, 2,331 in rapid and 2,259 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,364 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Srdjan Vernacki played?
Our database contains 292 games by Srdjan Vernacki, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 116 draws, 70 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Srdjan Vernacki?
292 games by Srdjan Vernacki 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.