Prepare against Viktor Vertacnik
SVN · World #110,086 classical · FIDE ID 14604620
When preparing against Viktor Vertacnik, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game as White, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 203 games by Viktor Vertacnik, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Vertacnik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor Vertacnik 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 | 1,701 | 1,734 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,774 | 1,774 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,736 | 1,761 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 47 | 76 | 80 | 23.2% |
| As White | 105 | 26 | 42 | 37 | 24.8% |
| As Black | 98 | 21 | 34 | 43 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Vertacnik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Vertacnik's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 105 | 100.0% | 44.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.8% score
- …e5 (46% of these games) — Vertacnik usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Vertacnik usually continues c3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Vertacnik usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 55 | 93.2% | 38.2% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 96.9% | 35.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Viktor Vertacnik's chess games
All 203 games by Viktor Vertacnik in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 47 wins, 76 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 24 | 5/10/9 | 20.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 12 | 0/8/4 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Drago Kolar | 1,870 | Ljubljana Spring Open | B18 |
| Jan 2001 | Zvonko Skerget | 1,785 | ch-SLO blind | C41 |
| Mar 2009 | Vladimir Skok | 1,732 | chT-Ljubljana 62nd 3rd League | C50 |
| Jan 2020 | Mirko Cokan | 1,709 | chT-Ljubljana 73rd | D00 |
| Jan 1996 | Dragan Blazevic | 1,700 | ch-SLO U16 | C27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SLO blind | 2004 | 27 | 13.5 | 1,792 |
| chT3-SLO West | 2022 | 18 | 8 | 1,612 |
| Ljubljana Autumn Open | 2012 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,549 |
| chT2-SLO West | 2016 | 9 | 1 | 1,582 |
| Ljubljana Spring Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,651 |
| ch-SLO qual | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,746 |
| 20th chT-SLO Central 1st League | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,533 |
| ch-SLO U16 | 1996 | 8 | 3 | 1,625 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Vertacnik's chess games?
203 games by Viktor Vertacnik, from Jul 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 Viktor Vertacnik has played.
What does Viktor Vertacnik play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Viktor Vertacnik opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Vertacnik answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Viktor Vertacnik play as White?
As White, Viktor Vertacnik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (24 games, 20.8% win rate); Italian Game (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Vertacnik play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Vertacnik most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (12 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Viktor Vertacnik's FIDE rating?
Viktor Vertacnik is currently rated 1,701 in classical chess, 1,774 in rapid and 1,736 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,734 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Viktor Vertacnik played?
Our database contains 203 games by Viktor Vertacnik, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 76 draws, 80 losses (23.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Vertacnik?
203 games by Viktor Vertacnik 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.