Prepare against Vlado Drkulec
Canada · World #45,999 classical · FIDE ID 2609452
Our database contains 131 games by Vlado Drkulec, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vlado Drkulec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vlado Drkulec 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 | 1,909 | 2,063 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,886 | 1,913 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 40 | 26 | 65 | 30.5% |
| As White | 60 | 21 | 12 | 27 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 71 | 19 | 14 | 38 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vlado Drkulec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vlado Drkulec's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 91.7% | 44.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 44.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Drkulec usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Drkulec usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Drkulec usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Drkulec usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 69.4% | 44.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 27.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 95.7% | 38.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Vlado Drkulec's chess games
All 131 games by Vlado Drkulec in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 40 wins, 26 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Catalan | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Michal Meszaros | 2,418 | 48th Canadian Open | C84 |
| May 2011 | Michael Barron | 2,223 | ch-CAN | C77 |
| Jul 2010 | Mikhail Egorov | 2,220 | Kitchener | C45 |
| Jul 2010 | Yuri Aronov | 2,219 | Canadian Open | D85 |
| Oct 2010 | Mikhail Egorov | 2,216 | Kitchener Oktoberfest | E63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2018 | 19 | 9 | 2,063 |
| ch-CAN | 2015 | 17 | 4 | 1,888 |
| 48th Canadian Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,163 |
| Kitchener Winter Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,903 |
| Canadian Open U2200 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,014 |
| Canadian Open U2400 | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,998 |
| Kitchener Oktoberfest | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,190 |
| Guelph Winter Pro Am | 2010 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,014 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vlado Drkulec's chess games?
131 games by Vlado Drkulec, from Jul 2010 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 Vlado Drkulec has played.
What does Vlado Drkulec play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Vlado Drkulec opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vlado Drkulec answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Vlado Drkulec play as White?
As White, Vlado Drkulec's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vlado Drkulec play as Black?
As Black, Vlado Drkulec most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Vlado Drkulec's FIDE rating?
Vlado Drkulec is currently rated 1,909 in classical chess, 1,886 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Vlado Drkulec played?
Our database contains 131 games by Vlado Drkulec, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 26 draws, 65 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vlado Drkulec?
131 games by Vlado Drkulec 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.