Prepare against Igor Saric
FM · Montenegro · World #6,728 classical · FIDE ID 909319
Our database contains 229 games by Igor Saric, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Saric's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor 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 | 2,230 | 2,340 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,302 | 2,400 | Jan 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,248 | 2,445 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 229 | 60 | 98 | 71 | 26.2% |
| As White | 107 | 29 | 51 | 27 | 27.1% |
| As Black | 122 | 31 | 47 | 44 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Saric's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Saric's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 106 | 99.1% | 50.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 50.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Saric usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Saric usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Saric usually continues d4 (56.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Saric usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 50 | 82.0% | 52.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 9.8% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.6% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 56.1% | 47.8% |
| d6 | 8 | 19.5% | 18.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 12.2% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 12.2% | 10.0% |
Igor Saric's chess games
All 229 games by Igor Saric in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 60 wins, 98 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian | 24 | 8/8/8 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 2,575 | chT-MNT | B50 |
| Sep 2007 | Dusan Rajkovic | 2,522 | chT-MNT | B20 |
| Apr 2010 | Dragisa Blagojevic | 2,513 | chT-MNT | C55 |
| Jan 1992 | Miroslav Markovic | 2,500 | chT-YUG | C11 |
| Apr 2009 | Blazo Kalezic | 2,418 | MNT CupT | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-MNT | 2024 | 68 | 32 | 2,298 |
| chT-YUG | 1996 | 28 | 12.5 | 2,333 |
| chT2-YUG | 2000 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,321 |
| chT-MNT 1st League | 2021 | 17 | 11 | 2,203 |
| YUG Cup | 2001 | 12 | 4 | 2,239 |
| MNT CupT | 2014 | 12 | 7 | 2,338 |
| chT-MNE Premier | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,208 |
| TCh-MNE Premier 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,134 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Saric's chess games?
229 games by Igor Saric, from Apr 2003 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 Igor Saric has played.
What does Igor Saric play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Igor Saric opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Saric answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Igor Saric play as White?
As White, Igor Saric's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Bishop's Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Saric play as Black?
As Black, Igor Saric most often plays: French: Classical Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Igor Saric's FIDE rating?
Igor Saric is currently rated 2,230 in classical chess, 2,302 in rapid and 2,248 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Igor Saric played?
Our database contains 229 games by Igor Saric, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 98 draws, 71 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Saric?
229 games by Igor 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.