Prepare against Branko Saric
HRV · World #68,802 classical · FIDE ID 14511525
When preparing against Branko Saric, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (26%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 215 games by Branko Saric, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Branko Saric's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Branko Saric 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 | 1,825 | 1,954 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,861 | 1,922 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,768 | 1,864 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 72 | 29 | 114 | 33.5% |
| As White | 103 | 37 | 16 | 50 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 112 | 35 | 13 | 64 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Branko Saric's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Branko Saric's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 76.7% | 41.1% |
| e4 | 16 | 15.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.9% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 41.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Saric usually continues c4 (34.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Saric usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Saric usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (63% of these games) — Saric usually continues f4 (92.9% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Saric usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Saric usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 20 | 32.8% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 16 | 26.2% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 13 | 21.3% | 23.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.2% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 26.5% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 20.6% | 21.4% |
| c6 | 7 | 20.6% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 17.6% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Branko Saric's chess games
All 215 games by Branko Saric in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - Aug 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: 72 wins, 29 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A18 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 4/1/12 | 23.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Milutin Matijasevic | 2,245 | Epetium Open | B15 |
| Feb 2026 | Ante Tomas | 2,169 | Prvenstvo županije Splitsko - dalmatinske u šahu za 2026. godinu | D02 |
| Jan 2009 | Ivo Jelecevic | 2,147 | 14th Bosnjaci Open | D02 |
| Dec 2004 | Vedran Prlac | 2,143 | Zadar Open | E61 |
| Jan 2009 | Mario Mestrovic | 2,109 | 14th Bosnjaci Open | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omis Open | 2006 | 32 | 12 | 2,022 |
| ch-Sveti Vid CC Klis | 2014 | 20 | 10.5 | 1,844 |
| CRO Cup | 2019 | 16 | 5 | 1,838 |
| Stobrec Epetium Open | 2007 | 14 | 9 | 2,080 |
| 3rd Split Open | 2013 | 10 | 6 | 2,078 |
| Solin Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,026 |
| 4th Split Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,160 |
| Split MIC Open | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Branko Saric's chess games?
215 games by Branko Saric, from Apr 2004 to Aug 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 Branko Saric has played.
What does Branko Saric play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Branko Saric opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Branko Saric answers 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games).
What openings does Branko Saric play as White?
As White, Branko Saric's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Branko Saric play as Black?
As Black, Branko Saric most often plays: Modern Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Branko Saric's FIDE rating?
Branko Saric is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess, 1,861 in rapid and 1,768 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,954 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Branko Saric played?
Our database contains 215 games by Branko Saric, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 29 draws, 114 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Branko Saric?
215 games by Branko Saric 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.