Prepare against Vedran Mesar
HRV · World #90,326 classical · FIDE ID 14538865
When preparing against Vedran Mesar, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 62 games by Vedran Mesar, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vedran Mesar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vedran Mesar 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 | 1,758 | 1,775 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,730 | 1,730 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,773 | 1,773 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 20 | 14 | 28 | 32.3% |
| As White | 32 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vedran Mesar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vedran Mesar's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.9% score
- …e5 (66% of these games) — Mesar usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Mesar usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (3% of these games) — Mesar usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 83.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Vedran Mesar's chess games
All 62 games by Vedran Mesar in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 20 wins, 14 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Ivan Troselj | 1,722 | 26th chT-CRO U20 | B34 |
| Jun 2014 | Mihael Jakrlin | 1,651 | ch-CRO U13 | E21 |
| Jul 2011 | Leopold Vincelj | 1,625 | Krapina Open | B50 |
| Apr 2018 | Ivor Colev | 1,618 | 26th chT-CRO U20 | B88 |
| Apr 2018 | Agata Vujic | 1,586 | 26th chT-CRO U20 | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th chT-CRO U20 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,619 |
| ch-CRO U13 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,663 |
| Krapina Open | 2011 | 8 | 2 | 1,612 |
| Valpovo Open U16 | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,585 |
| chT-CRO U16 9th | 2014 | 7 | 1 | 1,279 |
| chT-CRO U20 | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,759 |
| 8th Valpovo Open U16 | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,466 |
| chT-CRO U16 final | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 1,730 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vedran Mesar's chess games?
62 games by Vedran Mesar, from Oct 2012 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 Vedran Mesar has played.
What does Vedran Mesar play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Vedran Mesar opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vedran Mesar answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Vedran Mesar play as White?
As White, Vedran Mesar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vedran Mesar play as Black?
As Black, Vedran Mesar most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Vedran Mesar's FIDE rating?
Vedran Mesar is currently rated 1,758 in classical chess, 1,730 in rapid and 1,773 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,775 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Vedran Mesar played?
Our database contains 62 games by Vedran Mesar, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 14 draws, 28 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vedran Mesar?
62 games by Vedran Mesar 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.