Prepare against Kristijan Sagovac
HRV · World #14,986 classical · FIDE ID 14542960
When preparing against Kristijan Sagovac, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 92 games by Kristijan Sagovac, covering Feb 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kristijan Sagovac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristijan Sagovac 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 | 2,106 | 2,114 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,025 | 2,028 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,093 | 2,144 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 35 | 16 | 41 | 38.0% |
| As White | 44 | 20 | 6 | 18 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 48 | 15 | 10 | 23 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristijan Sagovac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristijan Sagovac's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 97.7% | 51.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 51.2% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Sagovac usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Sagovac usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Sagovac usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sagovac usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 92.6% | 42.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Kristijan Sagovac's chess games
All 92 games by Kristijan Sagovac in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 35 wins, 16 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A09 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Nomindalai Tumurbaatar | 2,205 | 14th Split Open | A54 |
| Nov 2019 | Miso Cebalo | 2,184 | 3rd Zagreb Damjanovic Memorial | B75 |
| Jul 2022 | Stjepan Dabic | 2,178 | ch-CRO U17/19 | B76 |
| Apr 2024 | Stipe Poljak | 1,979 | chT-CRO U20 | B92 |
| Jul 2022 | Lovre Mahecic | 1,962 | ch-CRO U17/19 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Oskarja Memorial | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,653 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,656 |
| Wch U08 | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,447 |
| 29th chT-CRO U20 | 2020 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,825 |
| 30th chT-CRO U20 | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 1,840 |
| ch-CRO U17/19 | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,927 |
| chT-CRO U18 | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,752 |
| chT-CRO U20 | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 2,078 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristijan Sagovac's chess games?
92 games by Kristijan Sagovac, from Feb 2014 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 Kristijan Sagovac has played.
What does Kristijan Sagovac play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Kristijan Sagovac opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristijan Sagovac answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kristijan Sagovac play as White?
As White, Kristijan Sagovac's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristijan Sagovac play as Black?
As Black, Kristijan Sagovac most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Kristijan Sagovac's FIDE rating?
Kristijan Sagovac is currently rated 2,106 in classical chess, 2,025 in rapid and 2,093 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Kristijan Sagovac played?
Our database contains 92 games by Kristijan Sagovac, covering Feb 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 16 draws, 41 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristijan Sagovac?
92 games by Kristijan Sagovac 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.