Prepare against Luka Saric
CM · HRV · World #8,903 classical · FIDE ID 14535505
Our database contains 224 games by Luka Saric, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luka Saric's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luka 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 | 2,188 | 2,195 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,146 | 2,146 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,126 | 2,246 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 224 | 65 | 79 | 80 | 29.0% |
| As White | 113 | 43 | 38 | 32 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 111 | 22 | 41 | 48 | 19.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luka Saric's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luka Saric's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 41.6% | 58.5% |
| Nf3 | 44 | 38.9% | 63.6% |
| e4 | 20 | 17.7% | 27.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 58.5% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Saric usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Saric usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Saric usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Saric usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Saric usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Saric usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 62.5% | 45.7% |
| e5 | 12 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 9 | 16.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 54.3% | 39.5% |
| d5 | 15 | 42.9% | 36.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Luka Saric's chess games
All 224 games by Luka Saric in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 65 wins, 79 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E06 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Hannes Stefansson | 2,498 | ch-EU Blitz | A48 |
| Jul 2016 | Petar Bosnjak | 2,311 | ch-CRO U19 | A15 |
| Oct 2023 | Marko Rubil | 2,252 | 31st chT1A-CRO | A03 |
| Aug 2023 | Branko Vujakovic | 2,242 | 12th Split Open | B45 |
| Sep 2018 | Roland Tomasic | 2,166 | 27th chT-CRO 1B | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Sveti Vid CC Klis | 2014 | 20 | 4.5 | 1,607 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2017 | 18 | 9 | 2,051 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2015 | 13 | 5 | 1,804 |
| 24th chT-CRO U20 | 2015 | 10 | 5 | 1,917 |
| ch-CRO U15 21st | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 1,848 |
| 22nd chT-CRO U20 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,827 |
| 25th chT-CRO U20 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,056 |
| 3. šahovski turnir Imota 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,136 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luka Saric's chess games?
224 games by Luka Saric, from Sep 2011 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 Luka Saric has played.
What does Luka Saric play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Luka Saric opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luka Saric answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Luka Saric play as White?
As White, Luka Saric's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luka Saric play as Black?
As Black, Luka Saric most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Luka Saric's FIDE rating?
Luka Saric is currently rated 2,188 in classical chess, 2,146 in rapid and 2,126 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Luka Saric played?
Our database contains 224 games by Luka Saric, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 79 draws, 80 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luka Saric?
224 games by Luka 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.