Prepare against Ivan Saric
GM · HRV · World #109 classical · FIDE ID 14508150
Our database contains 3,006 games by Ivan Saric, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Saric's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan 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 | 2,623 | 2,703 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,569 | 2,684 | Dec 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,584 | 2,690 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,006 | 1,292 | 1,105 | 609 | 43.0% |
| As White | 1,511 | 737 | 511 | 263 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 1,495 | 555 | 594 | 346 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Saric's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Saric's side.
First moves as White (1,507 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,385 | 91.9% | 66.0% |
| Nf3 | 85 | 5.6% | 56.5% |
| c4 | 13 | 0.9% | 76.9% |
| d4 | 13 | 0.9% | 76.9% |
| g3 | 5 | 0.3% | 70.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 66.0% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Saric usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Saric usually continues Nf3 (65.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Saric usually continues d4 (73.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 56.5% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Saric usually continues g3 (58.5% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Saric usually continues g3 (57.4% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Saric usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (675 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 463 | 68.6% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 127 | 18.8% | 50.8% |
| g6 | 45 | 6.7% | 65.6% |
| c6 | 35 | 5.2% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.4% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (574 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 441 | 76.8% | 57.9% |
| d5 | 101 | 17.6% | 53.5% |
| g6 | 15 | 2.6% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 11 | 1.9% | 68.2% |
| c5 | 6 | 1.0% | 41.7% |
Ivan Saric's chess games
All 3,006 games by Ivan Saric in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 1,292 wins, 1,105 draws, 609 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 169 | 96/39/34 | 56.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 121 | 62/32/27 | 51.2% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 104 | 49/41/14 | 47.1% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 91 | 23/58/10 | 25.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 77 | 47/17/13 | 61.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 65 | 40/18/7 | 61.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 60 | 29/20/11 | 48.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 56 | 22/24/10 | 39.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 55 | 24/20/11 | 43.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 49 | 23/13/13 | 46.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 153 | 63/55/35 | 41.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 101 | 34/50/17 | 33.7% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 93 | 33/39/21 | 35.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 92 | 29/38/25 | 31.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 92 | 26/46/20 | 28.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 76 | 36/23/17 | 47.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 73 | 43/15/15 | 58.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 56 | 20/17/19 | 35.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 44 | 19/15/10 | 43.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 43 | 14/20/9 | 32.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,877 | Olympiad-41 | C61 |
| Jan 2019 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,828 | PRO League Stage | C67 |
| Jul 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,793 | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz | B50 |
| Jul 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,792 | Zagreb GCT Rapid | B33 |
| Jul 2017 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,792 | Titled Tue | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO | 2022 | 111 | 71 | 2,651 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 66 | 41.5 | 2,660 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2018 | 64 | 42.5 | 2,600 |
| Wch Blitz | 2021 | 63 | 32.5 | 2,593 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 57 | 36.5 | 2,523 |
| CRO Cup | 2024 | 44 | 31 | 2,624 |
| Wch Rapid | 2021 | 43 | 26 | 2,703 |
| Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz | 2023 | 36 | 10.5 | 2,589 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Zdenko Kozul (35 games) · Ante Brkic (31 games) · Zoran Jovanovic (28 games) · Ivan Cheparinov (26 games) · Mladen Palac (26 games) · Hrvoje Stevic (24 games) · Marin Bosiocic (23 games) · Ante Saric (22 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Saric's chess games?
3,006 games by Ivan Saric, from Apr 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 Ivan Saric has played.
What does Ivan Saric play on the first move as White?
Across 1,507 games with White in our database, Ivan Saric opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Saric answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ivan Saric play as White?
As White, Ivan Saric's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (169 games, 56.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (121 games, 51.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (104 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,511 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Saric play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Saric most often plays: Sicilian (153 games, 41.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (101 games, 33.7% win rate); Indian Defense (93 games, 35.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,495 games.
What is Ivan Saric's FIDE rating?
Ivan Saric is currently rated 2,623 in classical chess, 2,569 in rapid and 2,584 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,703 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Ivan Saric played?
Our database contains 3,006 games by Ivan Saric, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,292 wins, 1,105 draws, 609 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Saric?
3,006 games by Ivan 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.