Prepare against Zarko Vuckovic
DEU · World #1,434 classical · FIDE ID 12952087
When preparing against Zarko Vuckovic, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game as White, 50.0% over 18 games.
Our database contains 309 games by Zarko Vuckovic, covering Feb 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zarko Vuckovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zarko Vuckovic 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 | 2,416 | 2,416 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,380 | 2,401 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,485 | 2,485 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 309 | 165 | 70 | 74 | 53.4% |
| As White | 153 | 84 | 35 | 34 | 54.9% |
| As Black | 156 | 81 | 35 | 40 | 51.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zarko Vuckovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zarko Vuckovic's side.
First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 143 | 93.5% | 65.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 4.6% | 78.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Vuckovic usually continues Nc3 (73.8% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Vuckovic usually continues Nf3 (67.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Vuckovic usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 78.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Vuckovic usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Vuckovic usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 73.3% | 73.6% |
| e6 | 12 | 16.0% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 10.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 80.0% | 68.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.7% | 66.7% |
Zarko Vuckovic's chess games
All 309 games by Zarko Vuckovic in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - Sep 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: 165 wins, 70 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 12/3/4 | 63.2% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 20 | 11/2/7 | 55.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 16 | 9/6/1 | 56.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Catalan | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | London System | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,749 | German Team Cup | E46 |
| Jul 2022 | Luis Engel | 2,558 | chT-GER U20 | B67 |
| Jul 2026 | Ilja Schneider | 2,531 | German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Men | B23 |
| Aug 2021 | Marco Baldauf | 2,511 | ch-GER Blitz | B11 |
| Jul 2026 | Mark Kvetny | 2,480 | German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Men | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Blitz | 2023 | 55 | 27.5 | 2,362 |
| German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Men | 2026 | 23 | 18 | 2,586 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2013 | 22 | 13.5 | 1,689 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2022 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,314 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2019 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,225 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 2,327 |
| 97th ch-Bavaria 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,469 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 8 | 2,470 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zarko Vuckovic's chess games?
309 games by Zarko Vuckovic, from Feb 2013 to Sep 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 Zarko Vuckovic has played.
What does Zarko Vuckovic play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Zarko Vuckovic opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zarko Vuckovic answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Zarko Vuckovic play as White?
As White, Zarko Vuckovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 63.2% win rate); Italian Game (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zarko Vuckovic play as Black?
As Black, Zarko Vuckovic most often plays: Indian Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 156 games.
What is Zarko Vuckovic's FIDE rating?
Zarko Vuckovic is currently rated 2,416 in classical chess, 2,380 in rapid and 2,485 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,416 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Zarko Vuckovic played?
Our database contains 309 games by Zarko Vuckovic, covering Feb 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 165 wins, 70 draws, 74 losses (53.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zarko Vuckovic?
309 games by Zarko Vuckovic 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.