Prepare against Ivan Sarenac
IM · Serbia · World #2,682 classical · FIDE ID 938165
Our database contains 682 games by Ivan Sarenac, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Sarenac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan 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 | 2,351 | 2,425 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,404 | 2,435 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,282 | 2,451 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 682 | 285 | 177 | 220 | 41.8% |
| As White | 349 | 156 | 83 | 110 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 333 | 129 | 94 | 110 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Sarenac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Sarenac's side.
First moves as White (349 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 305 | 87.4% | 56.6% |
| d4 | 27 | 7.7% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.4% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Sarenac usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Sarenac usually continues Nf3 (62.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Sarenac usually continues d4 (57.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Sarenac usually continues Nc3 (77.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Sarenac usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Sarenac usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 78 | 54.9% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 53 | 37.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 101 | 82.8% | 53.5% |
| d5 | 19 | 15.6% | 52.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Ivan Sarenac's chess games
All 682 games by Ivan Sarenac 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: 285 wins, 177 draws, 220 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 62 | 25/11/26 | 40.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 11/2/6 | 57.9% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 35 | 18/7/10 | 51.4% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 27 | 8/8/11 | 29.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 25 | 8/8/9 | 32.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 21 | 3/9/9 | 14.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 3/3/10 | 18.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 15 | 11/1/3 | 73.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Bojan Vuckovic | 2,572 | chT-SRB | C78 |
| Dec 2017 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,570 | Titled Tue | A06 |
| Oct 2017 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 2,568 | Titled Tue | B23 |
| May 2015 | Boban Bogosavljevic | 2,524 | Belgrade Nedeljkovic Memorial | C41 |
| May 2015 | Nikola Nestorovic | 2,521 | Belgrade Nedeljkovic Memorial | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 65 | 28 | 2,356 |
| chT-SRB | 2019 | 56 | 27 | 2,409 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2014 | 49 | 35 | 2,410 |
| ch-SRB U20 | 2010 | 33 | 19.5 | 2,278 |
| Belgrade Nedeljkovic Memorial | 2015 | 25 | 14.5 | 2,370 |
| Belgrade Winter Open | 2008 | 23 | 14 | 2,298 |
| ch-SRB U18 | 2008 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,306 |
| Belgrade Open | 2009 | 16 | 12.5 | 2,396 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nikola Nestorovic (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Sarenac's chess games?
682 games by Ivan Sarenac, 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 Ivan Sarenac has played.
What does Ivan Sarenac play on the first move as White?
Across 349 games with White in our database, Ivan Sarenac opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Sarenac answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ivan Sarenac play as White?
As White, Ivan Sarenac's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (62 games, 40.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 57.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (18 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 349 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Sarenac play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Sarenac most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (35 games, 51.4% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 32.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 333 games.
What is Ivan Sarenac's FIDE rating?
Ivan Sarenac is currently rated 2,351 in classical chess, 2,404 in rapid and 2,282 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,425 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Ivan Sarenac played?
Our database contains 682 games by Ivan Sarenac, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 285 wins, 177 draws, 220 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Sarenac?
682 games by Ivan 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.