Prepare against Vladimir Podinic
IM · Serbia · World #3,228 classical · FIDE ID 924946
When preparing against Vladimir Podinic, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 23.8% over 63 games.
Our database contains 316 games by Vladimir Podinic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Podinic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Podinic 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 | 2,328 | 2,437 | Aug 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,346 | 2,357 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,353 | 2,423 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 316 | 94 | 150 | 72 | 29.7% |
| As White | 158 | 53 | 78 | 27 | 33.5% |
| As Black | 158 | 41 | 72 | 45 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Podinic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Podinic's side.
First moves as White (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 148 | 93.7% | 59.1% |
| f4 | 10 | 6.3% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Podinic usually continues c3 (51.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Podinic usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Podinic usually continues b3 (68.2% score)
- 1.f4 — 6% of White games, 45.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Podinic usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Podinic usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Podinic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 69 | 87.3% | 44.2% |
| d5 | 9 | 11.4% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 49 | 89.1% | 54.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Vladimir Podinic's chess games
All 316 games by Vladimir Podinic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 94 wins, 150 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 63 | 15/35/13 | 23.8% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 14 | 9/5/0 | 64.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 5/7/0 | 41.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 60 | 18/29/13 | 30.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 52 | 13/23/16 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Dusan Popovic | 2,579 | Novi Sad Cup | B30 |
| Aug 2010 | Dragan Paunovic | 2,553 | chT-SRB 1st League | C41 |
| Aug 2010 | Sinisa Drazic | 2,535 | chT-SRB 1st League | B28 |
| Nov 2000 | Dmitry Svetushkin | 2,472 | Bucharest Autumn Cup GM | B40 |
| Mar 2012 | Vadim Shishkin | 2,464 | Ciocaltea Memorial 29th | A89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Belgrade | 2020 | 41 | 22.5 | 2,334 |
| chT-Srpska Republic 1st League | 2014 | 25 | 14 | 2,390 |
| chT-SRB | 2016 | 19 | 6.5 | 2,289 |
| chT-Serbia | 2006 | 18 | 7 | 2,342 |
| ch-YUG U18 | 2000 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,269 |
| Belgrade Premier League | 2025 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,282 |
| Bucharest Autumn Cup GM | 2000 | 13 | 6 | 2,388 |
| Lasker Autumn GM | 2001 | 13 | 5 | 2,356 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Podinic's chess games?
316 games by Vladimir Podinic, from Apr 2003 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 Vladimir Podinic has played.
What does Vladimir Podinic play on the first move as White?
Across 158 games with White in our database, Vladimir Podinic opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Podinic answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Podinic play as White?
As White, Vladimir Podinic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (63 games, 23.8% win rate); Italian Game (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (14 games, 64.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 158 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Podinic play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Podinic most often plays: Dutch Defense (60 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (52 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 158 games.
What is Vladimir Podinic's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Podinic is currently rated 2,328 in classical chess, 2,346 in rapid and 2,353 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,437 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Vladimir Podinic played?
Our database contains 316 games by Vladimir Podinic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 150 draws, 72 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Podinic?
316 games by Vladimir Podinic 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.