Prepare against Veljko Begonja
HRV · World #19,464 classical · FIDE ID 14512602
Our database contains 49 games by Veljko Begonja, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Veljko Begonja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Veljko Begonja 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 | 2,062 | 2,284 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,225 | 2,225 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 14 | 20 | 15 | 28.6% |
| As White | 23 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 26 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Veljko Begonja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Veljko Begonja's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 100.0% | 45.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Begonja usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Begonja usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Begonja usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 53.8% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
Veljko Begonja's chess games
All 49 games by Veljko Begonja in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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, 20 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Torre Attack | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Branko Vlaic | 2,265 | CRO Cup | A42 |
| Apr 2017 | Domagoj Bulic | 2,238 | chT2-CRO West | D45 |
| May 2004 | Miroslav Marinic-Kragic | 2,136 | CRO Cup | D02 |
| Jun 2004 | Zoran Trtanj | 2,121 | CRO Cup | B06 |
| Feb 2015 | Ivica Res | 2,059 | chT2-CRO West | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO West | 2017 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,125 |
| CRO Cup | 2024 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,295 |
| chT-CRO | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,068 |
| 16th chT-CRO | 2007 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,221 |
| chT2-CRO w | 2016 | 3 | 2 | 2,238 |
| Primorie-Gorski CupT final | 2014 | 2 | 1 | 2,044 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Veljko Begonja's chess games?
49 games by Veljko Begonja, from Jan 2005 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 Veljko Begonja has played.
What does Veljko Begonja play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Veljko Begonja opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Veljko Begonja answers 1...g6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (54% of games), 1...g6 (46% of games).
What openings does Veljko Begonja play as White?
As White, Veljko Begonja's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Veljko Begonja play as Black?
As Black, Veljko Begonja most often plays: Modern Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Rat Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Veljko Begonja's FIDE rating?
Veljko Begonja is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess, 2,225 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,284 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Veljko Begonja played?
Our database contains 49 games by Veljko Begonja, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 20 draws, 15 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Veljko Begonja?
49 games by Veljko Begonja 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.