Prepare against Ivan Sesar
Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #12,814 classical · FIDE ID 14407604
Our database contains 120 games by Ivan Sesar, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Sesar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Sesar 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 | 2,131 | 2,207 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,206 | 2,206 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,117 | 2,168 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 32 | 43 | 45 | 26.7% |
| As White | 63 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 57 | 13 | 22 | 22 | 22.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Sesar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Sesar's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 38.1% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 24 | 38.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 13 | 20.6% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sesar usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Sesar usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Sesar usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Sesar usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Sesar usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Sesar usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 84.4% | 48.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
Ivan Sesar's chess games
All 120 games by Ivan Sesar in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 32 wins, 43 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Catalan | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Aleksandar Savanovic | 2,399 | 19th chT-BIH | B76 |
| Jun 2018 | Milan Vukic | 2,378 | chT-BIH 17th | B33 |
| Jun 2019 | Milos Vlatkovic | 2,312 | 18th chT-BIH | D03 |
| Sep 2022 | Goran Trkulja | 2,260 | chT-BIH 20th | D10 |
| Aug 2017 | Miro Pandurevic | 2,257 | 16th chT-BIH | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Srpska Republic 1st League | 2018 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,189 |
| 56th Wch U20 | 2017 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,879 |
| chT-BIH 17th | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,278 |
| 18th chT-BIH | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,240 |
| 48th Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,948 |
| 19th chT-BIH | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,138 |
| 25th ch-EU U18 | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 2,031 |
| 46th Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,194 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Sesar's chess games?
120 games by Ivan Sesar, from Oct 2012 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 Sesar has played.
What does Ivan Sesar play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Ivan Sesar opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Sesar answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ivan Sesar play as White?
As White, Ivan Sesar's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Sesar play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Sesar most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Ivan Sesar's FIDE rating?
Ivan Sesar is currently rated 2,131 in classical chess, 2,206 in rapid and 2,117 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Ivan Sesar played?
Our database contains 120 games by Ivan Sesar, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 43 draws, 45 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Sesar?
120 games by Ivan Sesar 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.