Prepare against Ante Sesar
HRV · World #89,979 classical · FIDE ID 14518414
When preparing against Ante Sesar, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (44%).
Our database contains 74 games by Ante Sesar, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ante Sesar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ante Sesar 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 | 1,759 | 1,802 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,746 | 1,767 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,631 | 1,809 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 13 | 11 | 50 | 17.6% |
| As White | 36 | 7 | 8 | 21 | 19.4% |
| As Black | 38 | 6 | 3 | 29 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ante Sesar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ante Sesar's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 100.0% | 30.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 30.6% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Sesar usually continues Bf4 (6.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sesar usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Sesar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 43.8% | 7.1% |
| c6 | 4 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Ante Sesar's chess games
All 74 games by Ante Sesar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 13 wins, 11 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Vladimir Bjelica | 2,057 | chT2-CRO Ost | D02 |
| Jan 2008 | Mato Caric | 1,976 | 13th Bosnjaci Open | D00 |
| May 2015 | Franjo Lovakovic | 1,894 | chT2-CRO Ost | B07 |
| Jan 2008 | Zvonimir Marijanovic | 1,851 | 13th Bosnjaci Open | D02 |
| Mar 2015 | Franjo Mrgan | 1,827 | Osijek Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO Ost | 2016 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,842 |
| ch-Osijek Open | 2014 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,657 |
| Osijek Open | 2015 | 10 | 3 | 1,682 |
| 13th Bosnjaci Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,947 |
| 20th chT-CRO 1B | 2011 | 9 | 0 | 2,082 |
| CRO-CupT final | 2015 | 6 | 1 | 1,788 |
| CRO Cup | 2017 | 6 | 1 | 1,626 |
| 18th CRO-Cup | 2009 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,703 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ante Sesar's chess games?
74 games by Ante Sesar, from Apr 2008 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 Ante Sesar has played.
What does Ante Sesar play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Ante Sesar opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ante Sesar answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (44% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Ante Sesar play as White?
As White, Ante Sesar's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ante Sesar play as Black?
As Black, Ante Sesar most often plays: Pirc Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Ante Sesar's FIDE rating?
Ante Sesar is currently rated 1,759 in classical chess, 1,746 in rapid and 1,631 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,802 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Ante Sesar played?
Our database contains 74 games by Ante Sesar, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 11 draws, 50 losses (17.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ante Sesar?
74 games by Ante Sesar 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.