Prepare against Vanja Tomac
HRV · World #43,972 classical · FIDE ID 14530317
Our database contains 57 games by Vanja Tomac, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vanja Tomac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vanja Tomac 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 | 1,918 | 1,944 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,907 | 1,921 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 13 | 22 | 22 | 22.8% |
| As White | 26 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 15.4% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vanja Tomac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vanja Tomac's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 50.0% | 38.5% |
| e4 | 12 | 46.2% | 29.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Tomac usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Tomac usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Tomac usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 29.2% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Tomac usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Tomac usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Tomac usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 41.2% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 7 | 41.2% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
Vanja Tomac's chess games
All 57 games by Vanja Tomac in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 13 wins, 22 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D41 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Nikola Ciganovic | 2,241 | chT2-CRO West | B92 |
| Mar 2012 | Eduard Piacun | 2,057 | chT2-CRO West | C96 |
| Mar 2011 | Milan Oreskovic | 2,037 | chT3-CRO West | D27 |
| Mar 2012 | Dusko Lazic | 2,028 | chT2-CRO West | D60 |
| Oct 2020 | Damir Vrhovnik | 2,023 | chT3-CRO West | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-CRO West | 2020 | 26 | 12.5 | 1,940 |
| chT2-CRO West | 2014 | 13 | 5 | 1,949 |
| chT3-CRO | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,787 |
| 5th Mediterranean Open | 2011 | 5 | 1 | 1,965 |
| chT3W-CRO | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,843 |
| 4th Mediterranean Open B | 2010 | 2 | 1 | 2,094 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vanja Tomac's chess games?
57 games by Vanja Tomac, from Jul 2009 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 Vanja Tomac has played.
What does Vanja Tomac play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Vanja Tomac opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vanja Tomac answers 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Vanja Tomac play as White?
As White, Vanja Tomac's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vanja Tomac play as Black?
As Black, Vanja Tomac most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Vanja Tomac's FIDE rating?
Vanja Tomac is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess and 1,907 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,944 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Vanja Tomac played?
Our database contains 57 games by Vanja Tomac, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 22 draws, 22 losses (22.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vanja Tomac?
57 games by Vanja Tomac 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.