Prepare against Val Vodnik
SVN · World #77,399 classical · FIDE ID 14637774
When preparing against Val Vodnik, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 59 games by Val Vodnik, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Val Vodnik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Val Vodnik 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 | 1,798 | 1,864 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,941 | 1,941 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,865 | 1,927 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 14 | 13 | 32 | 23.7% |
| As White | 30 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 29 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Val Vodnik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Val Vodnik's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 96.7% | 34.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 34.5% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Vodnik usually continues c4 (34.6% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Vodnik usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Vodnik usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Vodnik usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 75.0% | 36.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 25.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
Val Vodnik's chess games
All 59 games by Val Vodnik in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 14 wins, 13 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Peter Spik | 1,939 | 14th Portoroz Open | D09 |
| Jul 2023 | Philipp Ivancsics | 1,846 | 14th Portoroz Open | A61 |
| Dec 2021 | Petr E. Grishin | 1,753 | ch-EU Schools U13 | B19 |
| Jan 2024 | Marcus Zlatanovic | 1,745 | 28th Nova Gorica Open | C70 |
| Jan 2024 | Damjan Gratton | 1,691 | 28th Nova Gorica Open | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SLO West | 2022 | 13 | 2 | 1,411 |
| 28th Nova Gorica Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,719 |
| 14th Portoroz Open | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,901 |
| ch-EU Schools U13 | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,561 |
| 23rd chT-SLO Central | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,677 |
| 75th chT-Ljubljana | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,527 |
| Ljubljana Open | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 2,043 |
| 30th Portoroz Nat Festival | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,403 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Val Vodnik's chess games?
59 games by Val Vodnik, from Jul 2017 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 Val Vodnik has played.
What does Val Vodnik play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Val Vodnik opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Val Vodnik answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Val Vodnik play as White?
As White, Val Vodnik's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Val Vodnik play as Black?
As Black, Val Vodnik most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Val Vodnik's FIDE rating?
Val Vodnik is currently rated 1,798 in classical chess, 1,941 in rapid and 1,865 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,864 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Val Vodnik played?
Our database contains 59 games by Val Vodnik, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 13 draws, 32 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Val Vodnik?
59 games by Val Vodnik 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.