Prepare against Vuk-Tadija Barbaric
CM · HRV · World #19,342 classical · FIDE ID 14507455
When preparing against Vuk-Tadija Barbaric, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 67 games by Vuk-Tadija Barbaric, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vuk-Tadija Barbaric's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vuk-Tadija Barbaric 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 | 2,063 | 2,206 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,127 | 2,147 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,021 | 2,182 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 17 | 4 | 46 | 25.4% |
| As White | 32 | 7 | 1 | 24 | 21.9% |
| As Black | 35 | 10 | 3 | 22 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vuk-Tadija Barbaric's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vuk-Tadija Barbaric's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 96.9% | 24.2% |
| a3 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 24.2% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Barbaric usually continues d4 (10.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Barbaric usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Barbaric usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.a3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Barbaric usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 83.3% | 23.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Vuk-Tadija Barbaric's chess games
All 67 games by Vuk-Tadija Barbaric 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: 17 wins, 4 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 1/0/9 | 10.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Marcelo Playa | 2,376 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Feb 2025 | Amir Hadzovic | 2,316 | New Zagreb Classic 2025 | B00 |
| Nov 2024 | Daniel Shapiro | 2,284 | Titled Tue Late | B10 |
| Nov 2024 | Ja2 Petr | 2,282 | Titled Tue Late | C47 |
| Nov 2024 | Alexandr Kostiukov | 2,271 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 64 | 18 | 1,966 |
| New Zagreb Classic 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2,168 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vuk-Tadija Barbaric's chess games?
67 games by Vuk-Tadija Barbaric, 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 Vuk-Tadija Barbaric has played.
What does Vuk-Tadija Barbaric play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Vuk-Tadija Barbaric opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.a3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vuk-Tadija Barbaric answers 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Vuk-Tadija Barbaric play as White?
As White, Vuk-Tadija Barbaric's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vuk-Tadija Barbaric play as Black?
As Black, Vuk-Tadija Barbaric most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Vuk-Tadija Barbaric's FIDE rating?
Vuk-Tadija Barbaric is currently rated 2,063 in classical chess, 2,127 in rapid and 2,021 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Vuk-Tadija Barbaric played?
Our database contains 67 games by Vuk-Tadija Barbaric, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 4 draws, 46 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vuk-Tadija Barbaric?
67 games by Vuk-Tadija Barbaric 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.