Prepare against Vitomir Arapovic
IM · Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #8,503 classical · FIDE ID 14401614
Our database contains 685 games by Vitomir Arapovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vitomir Arapovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vitomir Arapovic 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 | 2,196 | 2,445 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,205 | 2,391 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,238 | 2,380 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 685 | 173 | 338 | 174 | 25.3% |
| As White | 340 | 93 | 178 | 69 | 27.4% |
| As Black | 345 | 80 | 160 | 105 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vitomir Arapovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vitomir Arapovic's side.
First moves as White (340 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 316 | 92.9% | 54.1% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 3.2% | 40.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 1.5% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 5 | 1.5% | 30.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 54.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Arapovic usually continues Nf3 (50.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Arapovic usually continues Nc3 (48.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Arapovic usually continues d4 (55.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Arapovic usually continues g3 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Arapovic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Arapovic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 68 | 47.6% | 39.7% |
| g6 | 53 | 37.1% | 56.6% |
| c5 | 13 | 9.1% | 46.2% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 3.5% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 100 | 76.9% | 48.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 5.4% | 14.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Vitomir Arapovic's chess games
All 685 games by Vitomir Arapovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 173 wins, 338 draws, 174 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 55 | 16/30/9 | 29.1% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 34 | 7/22/5 | 20.6% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 27 | 7/12/8 | 25.9% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 21 | 5/13/3 | 23.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 8/10/3 | 38.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 0/10/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 180 | 56/76/48 | 31.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 30 | 2/18/10 | 6.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2002 | Baadur Jobava | 2,570 | Olympiad-35 | A41 |
| Jan 1988 | Daniel H. Campora | 2,540 | Mendrisio Open | B11 |
| Mar 1980 | Slavoljub Marjanovic | 2,505 | Sarajevo | B30 |
| Mar 1981 | Istvan Csom | 2,500 | Sarajevo | E64 |
| May 2010 | Nikola Djukic | 2,495 | 40th Sarajevo Bosna Open | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarajevo | 1988 | 60 | 17 | 2,289 |
| chT-CRO | 2005 | 23 | 9 | 2,358 |
| Augsburg | 1991 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,392 |
| Mendrisio Open | 1989 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,476 |
| Makarska | 1996 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,450 |
| chT-BIH | 2011 | 18 | 7 | 2,315 |
| Biel MTO Open | 1996 | 17 | 10 | 2,451 |
| CRO-Cup | 1999 | 14 | 9 | 2,562 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Emir Dizdarevic (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vitomir Arapovic's chess games?
685 games by Vitomir Arapovic, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Vitomir Arapovic has played.
What does Vitomir Arapovic play on the first move as White?
Across 340 games with White in our database, Vitomir Arapovic opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vitomir Arapovic answers 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...g6 (37% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Vitomir Arapovic play as White?
As White, Vitomir Arapovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (55 games, 29.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (34 games, 20.6% win rate); Vienna Game (27 games, 25.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 340 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vitomir Arapovic play as Black?
As Black, Vitomir Arapovic most often plays: Modern Defense (180 games, 31.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (30 games, 6.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 345 games.
What is Vitomir Arapovic's FIDE rating?
Vitomir Arapovic is currently rated 2,196 in classical chess, 2,205 in rapid and 2,238 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,445 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Vitomir Arapovic played?
Our database contains 685 games by Vitomir Arapovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 173 wins, 338 draws, 174 losses (25.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vitomir Arapovic?
685 games by Vitomir Arapovic 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.