Prepare against Stjepan Vadlja
HRV · World #122,079 classical · FIDE ID 14511665
When preparing against Stjepan Vadlja, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 35 games by Stjepan Vadlja, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stjepan Vadlja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stjepan Vadlja 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 | 1,668 | 1,765 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,671 | 1,789 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,708 | 1,750 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 11.4% |
| As White | 16 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 6.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stjepan Vadlja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stjepan Vadlja's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 25.0% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Vadlja usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Vadlja usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Vadlja usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 12.5% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Vadlja usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 70.0% | 14.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Stjepan Vadlja's chess games
All 35 games by Stjepan Vadlja in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - 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: 4 wins, 5 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Jens Kolbak | 2,148 | chT-EU Seniors 65 | D53 |
| Feb 2020 | Zvonko Horvatic | 1,804 | Medjimurje Cup | D52 |
| Oct 2016 | Filip Krizanic | 1,566 | chT3B-CRO Center North | D37 |
| Feb 2019 | Fran Krsto Pilic | 1,496 | Medimurska CupT | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2024 | 10 | 1 | 1,775 |
| chT-EUR Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,738 |
| TCh-EUR Senior +65 | 2025 | 8 | 0 | 1,817 |
| Medjimurje Cup | 2020 | 3 | 2 | 1,899 |
| Medjimurske Team Cup | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,709 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1,586 |
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 1 | 1 | 1,966 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stjepan Vadlja's chess games?
35 games by Stjepan Vadlja, from Jan 2015 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 Stjepan Vadlja has played.
What does Stjepan Vadlja play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Stjepan Vadlja opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stjepan Vadlja answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Stjepan Vadlja play as White?
As White, Stjepan Vadlja's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stjepan Vadlja play as Black?
As Black, Stjepan Vadlja most often plays: Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Stjepan Vadlja's FIDE rating?
Stjepan Vadlja is currently rated 1,668 in classical chess, 1,671 in rapid and 1,708 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,765 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Stjepan Vadlja played?
Our database contains 35 games by Stjepan Vadlja, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 5 draws, 26 losses (11.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stjepan Vadlja?
35 games by Stjepan Vadlja 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.