Prepare against Valent Brkic
HRV · World #22,613 classical · FIDE ID 14540258
Our database contains 42 games by Valent Brkic, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valent Brkic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valent Brkic 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 | 2,036 | 2,053 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,006 | 2,015 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 17 | 9 | 16 | 40.5% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valent Brkic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valent Brkic's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 11 | 61.1% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 61% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Brkic usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Brkic usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Brkic usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Brkic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Brkic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Brkic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Valent Brkic's chess games
All 42 games by Valent Brkic in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A38 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Stjepan-Kresimir Grguric | 2,043 | ch-Osijek Open | B00 |
| Feb 2014 | Pero Oreskovic | 2,025 | ch-Osijek Open | A05 |
| Feb 2013 | Slavko Vurdelja | 1,981 | Osijek Open | B76 |
| Feb 2018 | Andrija Vitkovic | 1,894 | Osijek-Baranja CupT 11th | B12 |
| Feb 2013 | Matija Vidakovic | 1,852 | Osijek Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osijek Open | 2015 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,958 |
| ch-Osijek Open | 2014 | 13 | 5 | 1,898 |
| 10th Osijek Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,969 |
| Osijek-Baranja CupT 11th | 2018 | 4 | 3 | 2,065 |
| 6th Osijek Baranja CupT | 2013 | 4 | 3 | 2,118 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valent Brkic's chess games?
42 games by Valent Brkic, from Mar 2013 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 Valent Brkic has played.
What does Valent Brkic play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Valent Brkic opens with 1.c4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valent Brkic answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...b6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...Nc6 (14% of games).
What openings does Valent Brkic play as White?
As White, Valent Brkic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valent Brkic play as Black?
As Black, Valent Brkic most often plays: Owen Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Valent Brkic's FIDE rating?
Valent Brkic is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess and 2,006 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,053 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Valent Brkic played?
Our database contains 42 games by Valent Brkic, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valent Brkic?
42 games by Valent Brkic 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.