Prepare against Kristina Saric
WIM · HRV · World #15,731 classical · FIDE ID 14507323
When preparing against Kristina Saric, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 14.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 879 games by Kristina Saric, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kristina Saric's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristina 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 | 2,099 | 2,261 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,119 | 2,204 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,111 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 879 | 320 | 296 | 263 | 36.4% |
| As White | 451 | 176 | 141 | 134 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 429 | 144 | 156 | 129 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristina Saric's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristina Saric's side.
First moves as White (451 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 412 | 91.4% | 54.4% |
| d4 | 25 | 5.5% | 56.0% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 3.1% | 60.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Saric usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Saric usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Saric usually continues d4 (64.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Saric usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Saric usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Saric usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 198 | 95.2% | 56.1% |
| e5 | 7 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 104 | 68.9% | 41.3% |
| Nf6 | 47 | 31.1% | 51.1% |
Kristina Saric's chess games
All 879 games by Kristina Saric in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 320 wins, 296 draws, 263 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 79 | 29/27/23 | 36.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 32 | 10/11/11 | 31.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 32 | 19/6/7 | 59.4% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 111 | 48/32/31 | 43.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 51 | 11/19/21 | 21.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 30 | 17/8/5 | 56.7% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 21 | 3/11/7 | 14.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 21 | 8/9/4 | 38.1% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 8/8/1 | 47.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | Ognjen Cvitan | 2,539 | 15th chT-CRO w | D35 |
| Jan 2012 | Daniel H. Campora | 2,490 | 37th Seville Open | C41 |
| Aug 2018 | Sven Tica | 2,434 | 8th Split Open | B15 |
| Sep 2004 | Peter Varga | 2,428 | Kostrena IM | B47 |
| Aug 2023 | Stanislaw Zylka | 2,427 | 12th Split Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO w | 2022 | 87 | 54 | 2,184 |
| chT-CRO w | 2016 | 73 | 42.5 | 2,171 |
| Mitropa Cup w | 2009 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,103 |
| ch-CRO U17 Girls | 2002 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,234 |
| ch-EU U10 Girls | 1996 | 14 | 4.5 | – |
| Djakovo Open B | 2006 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,095 |
| Stari Mikanovci Jaric Memorial | 2009 | 12 | 0 | 2,100 |
| 21th Zadar Open B | 2014 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,212 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mirjana Medic (26 games) · Ana Berke (20 games) · Rajna Prugovecki (16 games) · Borka Franciskovic (15 games) · Ivona Purgar (13 games) · Mara Jelica (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristina Saric's chess games?
879 games by Kristina Saric, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Kristina Saric has played.
What does Kristina Saric play on the first move as White?
Across 451 games with White in our database, Kristina Saric opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristina Saric answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games).
What openings does Kristina Saric play as White?
As White, Kristina Saric's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (79 games, 36.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (32 games, 31.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (32 games, 59.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 451 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristina Saric play as Black?
As Black, Kristina Saric most often plays: Sicilian (111 games, 43.2% win rate); Slav Defense (51 games, 21.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (30 games, 56.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 429 games.
What is Kristina Saric's FIDE rating?
Kristina Saric is currently rated 2,099 in classical chess, 2,119 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,261 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Kristina Saric played?
Our database contains 879 games by Kristina Saric, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 320 wins, 296 draws, 263 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristina Saric?
879 games by Kristina 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.