Prepare against Vuk Zegarac
FM · Serbia · World #4,482 classical · FIDE ID 950289
Our database contains 254 games by Vuk Zegarac, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vuk Zegarac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vuk Zegarac 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 | 2,288 | 2,386 | Mar 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,292 | 2,292 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,249 | 2,328 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 254 | 84 | 112 | 58 | 33.1% |
| As White | 122 | 40 | 51 | 31 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 132 | 44 | 61 | 27 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vuk Zegarac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vuk Zegarac's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 116 | 95.1% | 54.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.1% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Zegarac usually continues Nc3 (51.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Zegarac usually continues Nc3 (61.8% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Zegarac usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Zegarac usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Zegarac usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Zegarac usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 56.5% | 48.7% |
| c6 | 30 | 43.5% | 61.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 50.0% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 20 | 47.6% | 47.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Vuk Zegarac's chess games
All 254 games by Vuk Zegarac in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 84 wins, 112 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 25 | 11/10/4 | 44.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Miloje Ratkovic | 2,489 | Belgrade Gligoric 100 Ann Open | A45 |
| Sep 2022 | Mihajlo Radovanovic | 2,438 | chT-SRB Premier | A43 |
| Nov 2016 | Nebojsa Nikcevic | 2,435 | Novi Sad Serbian Open | D01 |
| Feb 2023 | Miodrag R Savic | 2,430 | Belgrade Gligoric 100 Ann Open | B12 |
| Jul 2017 | Gojko Vucinic | 2,415 | 10th Paracin Summer Open A | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB Premier | 2023 | 30 | 15 | 2,314 |
| chT-Vojvodina | 2017 | 28 | 15 | 2,249 |
| Stari Banovci Vidovdan Open | 2016 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,143 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2017 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,194 |
| chT-SRB | 2019 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,357 |
| ch-SRB U16 | 2015 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,047 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2018 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,357 |
| Belgrade Gligoric 100 Ann Open | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,285 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vuk Zegarac's chess games?
254 games by Vuk Zegarac, from Sep 2010 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 Zegarac has played.
What does Vuk Zegarac play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Vuk Zegarac opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vuk Zegarac answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...c6 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games).
What openings does Vuk Zegarac play as White?
As White, Vuk Zegarac's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vuk Zegarac play as Black?
As Black, Vuk Zegarac most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Vuk Zegarac's FIDE rating?
Vuk Zegarac is currently rated 2,288 in classical chess, 2,292 in rapid and 2,249 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,386 (Mar 2021).
How many games has Vuk Zegarac played?
Our database contains 254 games by Vuk Zegarac, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 112 draws, 58 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vuk Zegarac?
254 games by Vuk Zegarac 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.