Prepare against Zdravko Vukovic
IM · Montenegro · World #1,770 classical · FIDE ID 900877
When preparing against Zdravko Vukovic, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 10.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 707 games by Zdravko Vukovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zdravko Vukovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdravko Vukovic 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 | 2,395 | 2,449 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 707 | 197 | 361 | 149 | 27.9% |
| As White | 355 | 118 | 178 | 59 | 33.2% |
| As Black | 352 | 79 | 183 | 90 | 22.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdravko Vukovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdravko Vukovic's side.
First moves as White (355 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 328 | 92.4% | 58.5% |
| d4 | 14 | 3.9% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 3.1% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Vukovic usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Vukovic usually continues Nf3 (65.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Vukovic usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Vukovic usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Vukovic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Vukovic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 84 | 55.6% | 56.5% |
| d5 | 48 | 31.8% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 4.0% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 75 | 65.2% | 46.0% |
| Nf6 | 38 | 33.0% | 44.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Zdravko Vukovic's chess games
All 707 games by Zdravko Vukovic 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: 197 wins, 361 draws, 149 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 68 | 20/32/16 | 29.4% |
| B47 | Sicilian | 50 | 12/29/9 | 24.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 28 | 14/10/4 | 50.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 8/8/2 | 44.4% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 4/10/0 | 28.6% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 65 | 23/31/11 | 35.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 53 | 11/27/15 | 20.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 42 | 11/25/6 | 26.2% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 32 | 7/15/10 | 21.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 23 | 4/12/7 | 17.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 20 | 2/12/6 | 10.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Alexey Sarana | 2,649 | Titled Tue | B30 |
| Jan 2000 | Vladislav Nevednichy | 2,589 | Niksic | B01 |
| Jun 2021 | Dennis Wagner | 2,572 | Titled Tue | C45 |
| Jan 1995 | Zlatko Ilincic | 2,565 | Yugoslavia | D35 |
| May 1993 | Branko Damljanovic | 2,550 | 36th YUG-Cup | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-YUG | 2001 | 119 | 66.5 | 2,482 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 70 | 40 | 2,415 |
| ch-YUG | 1992 | 53 | 23 | 2,338 |
| Niksic | 2000 | 35 | 17 | 2,443 |
| ch-YUG sf | 1990 | 35 | 17.5 | 2,388 |
| Ciocaltea Memorial | 2000 | 26 | 11.5 | 2,434 |
| Cetinje | 1996 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,359 |
| Bucharest Fest GM | 1998 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,540 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Boro Miljanic (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdravko Vukovic's chess games?
707 games by Zdravko Vukovic, 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 Zdravko Vukovic has played.
What does Zdravko Vukovic play on the first move as White?
Across 355 games with White in our database, Zdravko Vukovic opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdravko Vukovic answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Zdravko Vukovic play as White?
As White, Zdravko Vukovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (68 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian (50 games, 24.0% win rate); Scotch Game (28 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 355 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdravko Vukovic play as Black?
As Black, Zdravko Vukovic most often plays: Sicilian (65 games, 35.4% win rate); Indian Defense (53 games, 20.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (42 games, 26.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 352 games.
What is Zdravko Vukovic's FIDE rating?
Zdravko Vukovic is currently rated 2,395 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,449 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Zdravko Vukovic played?
Our database contains 707 games by Zdravko Vukovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 197 wins, 361 draws, 149 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdravko Vukovic?
707 games by Zdravko Vukovic 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.