Prepare against Vladimir Jr. Bukal
IM · HRV · World #5,219 classical · FIDE ID 14502941
When preparing against Vladimir Jr. Bukal, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 29.8% over 104 games.
Our database contains 1,828 games by Vladimir Jr. Bukal, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Jr. Bukal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Jr. Bukal 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 | 2,267 | 2,445 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,341 | 2,381 | Oct 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,364 | 2,383 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,828 | 724 | 655 | 449 | 39.6% |
| As White | 907 | 399 | 337 | 171 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 923 | 325 | 320 | 278 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Jr. Bukal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Jr. Bukal's side.
First moves as White (907 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 479 | 52.8% | 61.3% |
| c4 | 372 | 41.0% | 64.2% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 3.6% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 12 | 1.3% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 11 | 1.2% | 59.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Bukal usually continues c4 (64.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Bukal usually continues c4 (63.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Bukal usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 41% of White games, 64.2% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Bukal usually continues Nc3 (62.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Bukal usually continues Nc3 (58.8% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Bukal usually continues Nc3 (69.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (434 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 328 | 75.6% | 55.8% |
| c5 | 59 | 13.6% | 53.4% |
| g6 | 27 | 6.2% | 40.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 1.6% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.2% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (302 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 168 | 55.6% | 53.0% |
| Nf6 | 63 | 20.9% | 49.2% |
| e6 | 59 | 19.5% | 47.5% |
| g6 | 10 | 3.3% | 65.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Vladimir Jr. Bukal's chess games
All 1,828 games by Vladimir Jr. Bukal 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: 724 wins, 655 draws, 449 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 100 | 49/35/16 | 49.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 95 | 32/46/17 | 33.7% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 90 | 37/38/15 | 41.1% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 59 | 28/20/11 | 47.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 50 | 22/22/6 | 44.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 48 | 25/17/6 | 52.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 43 | 19/15/9 | 44.2% |
| D02 | London System | 28 | 9/7/12 | 32.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 28 | 13/9/6 | 46.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 14/7/4 | 56.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 111 | 44/33/34 | 39.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 104 | 31/43/30 | 29.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 94 | 33/32/29 | 35.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 40 | 16/6/18 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 39 | 18/13/8 | 46.2% |
| A10 | English Opening | 36 | 14/15/7 | 38.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 12/9/12 | 36.4% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 32 | 13/9/10 | 40.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 31 | 15/8/8 | 48.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 31 | 11/12/8 | 35.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Garry Kasparov | 2,815 | Zagreb Simul | C01 |
| Jun 1999 | Igor Khenkin | 2,641 | 14th Bolzano Open | A13 |
| May 2004 | Vladislav Tkachiev | 2,635 | CRO Cup | D10 |
| Dec 2010 | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 2,594 | 17th Zadar Open A | C18 |
| Dec 2011 | Marin Bosiocic | 2,593 | 18th Zadar Open A | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2013 | 160 | 74.5 | 2,409 |
| ch-CRO | 2023 | 63 | 26 | 2,375 |
| Zagreb Open | 2007 | 58 | 39.5 | 2,378 |
| CRO Cup | 2023 | 45 | 26 | 2,402 |
| St Ingbert Open | 1995 | 45 | 33 | 2,465 |
| Zagreb Open A | 2011 | 34 | 17 | 2,430 |
| Dortmund Open | 1990 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,506 |
| chT2-CRO | 2000 | 19 | 13.5 | 2,470 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mladen Palac (18 games) · Robert Zelcic (17 games) · Davor Rogic (13 games) · Hrvoje Stevic (12 games) · Blazimir Kovacevic (12 games) · Ivan Zaja (12 games) · Nenad Fercec (11 games) · Zdenko Kozul (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Jr. Bukal's chess games?
1,828 games by Vladimir Jr. Bukal, 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 Vladimir Jr. Bukal has played.
What does Vladimir Jr. Bukal play on the first move as White?
Across 907 games with White in our database, Vladimir Jr. Bukal opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.c4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Jr. Bukal answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Jr. Bukal play as White?
As White, Vladimir Jr. Bukal's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (100 games, 49.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (95 games, 33.7% win rate); Indian Defense (90 games, 41.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 907 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Jr. Bukal play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Jr. Bukal most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (111 games, 39.6% win rate); Slav Defense (104 games, 29.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (94 games, 35.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 923 games.
What is Vladimir Jr. Bukal's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Jr. Bukal is currently rated 2,267 in classical chess, 2,341 in rapid and 2,364 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,445 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Vladimir Jr. Bukal played?
Our database contains 1,828 games by Vladimir Jr. Bukal, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 724 wins, 655 draws, 449 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Jr. Bukal?
1,828 games by Vladimir Jr. Bukal 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.