Prepare against David Sarenac
Serbia · World #5,898 classical · FIDE ID 936669
Our database contains 638 games by David Sarenac, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Sarenac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Sarenac 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 | 2,250 | 2,382 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,336 | 2,419 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,229 | 2,420 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 638 | 256 | 149 | 233 | 40.1% |
| As White | 316 | 139 | 72 | 105 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 322 | 117 | 77 | 128 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Sarenac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Sarenac's side.
First moves as White (316 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 300 | 94.9% | 56.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 2.5% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Sarenac usually continues Nf3 (58.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Sarenac usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Sarenac usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Sarenac usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sarenac usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 112 | 74.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 18 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 7.3% | 59.1% |
| g6 | 9 | 6.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 70 | 74.5% | 52.1% |
| d5 | 19 | 20.2% | 39.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.3% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
David Sarenac's chess games
All 638 games by David Sarenac in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 256 wins, 149 draws, 233 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 60 | 27/13/20 | 45.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 12/4/1 | 70.6% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 6/0/9 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 46 | 22/6/18 | 47.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 35 | 10/9/16 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 31 | 14/3/14 | 45.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 31 | 6/10/15 | 19.4% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 19 | 11/6/2 | 57.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A48 | London System | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,511 | 26th Belgrade Trophy | B06 |
| Jul 2017 | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 2,507 | 10th Paracin Summer Open A | B06 |
| Dec 2019 | Dusan Popovic | 2,488 | Belgrade Vucicevic Memorial | B06 |
| Sep 2018 | Miroljub Lazic | 2,486 | chT-SRB | C75 |
| Dec 2019 | Branko Damljanovic | 2,484 | Belgrade Vucicevic Memorial | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Belgrade | 2016 | 70 | 45 | 2,365 |
| chT-SRB | 2019 | 57 | 25 | 2,337 |
| ch-SRB U20 | 2010 | 33 | 16 | 2,193 |
| Belgrade Winter Open | 2008 | 26 | 12 | 2,083 |
| Belgrade Open | 2009 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,132 |
| ch-SRB U18 | 2008 | 16 | 7 | 2,071 |
| Belgrade tt Cup | 2012 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,410 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2008 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,337 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nikola Nestorovic (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Sarenac's chess games?
638 games by David Sarenac, from Jul 2003 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 David Sarenac has played.
What does David Sarenac play on the first move as White?
Across 316 games with White in our database, David Sarenac opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Sarenac answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does David Sarenac play as White?
As White, David Sarenac's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (60 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (17 games, 70.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 316 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Sarenac play as Black?
As Black, David Sarenac most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (46 games, 47.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (35 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (31 games, 45.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 322 games.
What is David Sarenac's FIDE rating?
David Sarenac is currently rated 2,250 in classical chess, 2,336 in rapid and 2,229 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,382 (Sep 2017).
How many games has David Sarenac played?
Our database contains 638 games by David Sarenac, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 256 wins, 149 draws, 233 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Sarenac?
638 games by David Sarenac 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.