Prepare against Vladimir Verba
Slovakia · World #65,026 classical · FIDE ID 14922932
When preparing against Vladimir Verba, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%).
Our database contains 80 games by Vladimir Verba, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Verba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Verba 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 | 1,838 | 1,926 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,870 | 1,904 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,886 | 1,886 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 30 | 15 | 35 | 37.5% |
| As White | 39 | 18 | 8 | 13 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 41 | 12 | 7 | 22 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Verba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Verba's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 64.1% | 42.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 20.5% | 68.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 15.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 42.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Verba usually continues Nc3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Verba usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Verba usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 68.8% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Verba usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Verba usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Verba usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 47.6% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 46.7% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Vladimir Verba's chess games
All 80 games by Vladimir Verba in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 30 wins, 15 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A48 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Daniel Chlpek | 2,028 | Liptovsky Jan Open | B23 |
| Jul 2020 | Anton Marko | 2,026 | ch-SVK rapid | B07 |
| Jun 2022 | Peter Ambrozi | 2,019 | Liptovsky Jan Open | B25 |
| Jan 2015 | Jaroslav Pcola | 1,974 | Humenne Reinter Open | A09 |
| Mar 2024 | Jiri Koska | 1,966 | Lesnica Pieniny Open | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3A2-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,903 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,731 |
| Presov Open B | 2002 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,974 |
| chT2D-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,709 |
| Liptovsky Jan Slovak Open U2200 | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,637 |
| Liptovsky Jan Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,888 |
| Lesnica Pieniny Open | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 2,028 |
| Humenne Reinter Open | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,761 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Verba's chess games?
80 games by Vladimir Verba, from Jan 2009 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 Verba has played.
What does Vladimir Verba play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Vladimir Verba opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Verba answers 1...c6 (48% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Verba play as White?
As White, Vladimir Verba's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Verba play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Verba most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Vladimir Verba's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Verba is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess, 1,870 in rapid and 1,886 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Vladimir Verba played?
Our database contains 80 games by Vladimir Verba, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 15 draws, 35 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Verba?
80 games by Vladimir Verba 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.