Prepare against Zeljko Vrankic
SVN · World #48,660 classical · FIDE ID 14602121
When preparing against Zeljko Vrankic, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 40 games by Zeljko Vrankic, covering Apr 2008 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Zeljko Vrankic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zeljko Vrankic 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 | 1,900 | 2,113 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,865 | 1,865 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 13 | 17 | 10 | 32.5% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zeljko Vrankic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zeljko Vrankic's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 58.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Vrankic usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Vrankic usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Vrankic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 42.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Zeljko Vrankic's chess games
All 40 games by Zeljko Vrankic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - Nov 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: 13 wins, 17 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Milan Lesjak | 2,150 | 8th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial | B13 |
| Dec 2007 | Franc Gazvoda | 2,095 | 8th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial | B92 |
| Oct 2003 | Stanko Nikolic | 2,057 | chT2-SLO | B77 |
| Dec 2007 | Darko Spelec | 2,019 | 8th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial | C02 |
| Nov 2008 | Ivan Grm | 2,009 | Sentjur Ipavec Memorial 9th | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentjur Ipavec Memorial 9th | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,883 |
| 8th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial | 2007 | 8 | 6 | 2,232 |
| chT2-SLO | 2003 | 8 | 4 | 1,870 |
| chT1-SLO East | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,051 |
| chT1-SLO West | 2009 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,858 |
| 20th chT-SLO | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,504 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2012 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,954 |
| SLO Cup | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1,813 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zeljko Vrankic's chess games?
40 games by Zeljko Vrankic, from Apr 2008 to Nov 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 Zeljko Vrankic has played.
What does Zeljko Vrankic play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Zeljko Vrankic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zeljko Vrankic answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Zeljko Vrankic play as White?
As White, Zeljko Vrankic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zeljko Vrankic play as Black?
As Black, Zeljko Vrankic most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Zeljko Vrankic's FIDE rating?
Zeljko Vrankic is currently rated 1,900 in classical chess, 1,865 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Zeljko Vrankic played?
Our database contains 40 games by Zeljko Vrankic, covering Apr 2008 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 17 draws, 10 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zeljko Vrankic?
40 games by Zeljko Vrankic 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.