Prepare against Husnija Saric
HRV · World #102,952 classical · FIDE ID 14509296
When preparing against Husnija Saric, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 28.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 98 games by Husnija Saric, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Husnija Saric's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Husnija 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 | 1,721 | 1,938 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,792 | 1,907 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,788 | 1,871 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 33 | 20 | 45 | 33.7% |
| As White | 50 | 14 | 14 | 22 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 48 | 19 | 6 | 23 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Husnija Saric's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Husnija Saric's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 96.0% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Saric usually continues e3 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Saric usually continues e3 (36.4% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Saric usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Saric usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 100.0% | 44.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 94.4% | 55.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Husnija Saric's chess games
All 98 games by Husnija Saric in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 33 wins, 20 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 7/7/11 | 28.0% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Pero Senjic | 1,965 | Porec Open | A46 |
| Dec 2008 | Michael Schilke | 1,953 | Porec Open | D26 |
| Dec 2010 | Giuseppe Ghersinich | 1,899 | Porec Open | E12 |
| Apr 2016 | Radoslav Derencinovic | 1,889 | chT3W-CRO | B22 |
| Mar 2017 | Sinisa Kvaternik | 1,882 | chT3-CRO West | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porec Open | 2011 | 23 | 10 | 1,936 |
| chT3-CRO West | 2017 | 19 | 12.5 | 1,868 |
| Umag Open | 2005 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,994 |
| ch-Pula CC | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,698 |
| Porec Open 12th | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,717 |
| chT3W-CRO | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,915 |
| Berlin Open 09 | 2004 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,925 |
| Porec Istar Cup | 2015 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,651 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Husnija Saric's chess games?
98 games by Husnija Saric, from Jan 2004 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 Husnija Saric has played.
What does Husnija Saric play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Husnija Saric opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Husnija Saric answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Husnija Saric play as White?
As White, Husnija Saric's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Rat Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Husnija Saric play as Black?
As Black, Husnija Saric most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Husnija Saric's FIDE rating?
Husnija Saric is currently rated 1,721 in classical chess, 1,792 in rapid and 1,788 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,938 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Husnija Saric played?
Our database contains 98 games by Husnija Saric, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 20 draws, 45 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Husnija Saric?
98 games by Husnija 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.