Prepare against Matija Saravanja
HRV · World #21,776 classical · FIDE ID 14534177
Our database contains 59 games by Matija Saravanja, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matija Saravanja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matija Saravanja 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 | 2,043 | 2,059 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,033 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,905 | 1,963 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 17 | 11 | 31 | 28.8% |
| As White | 28 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 31 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matija Saravanja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matija Saravanja's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 39.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Saravanja usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Saravanja usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Saravanja usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Matija Saravanja's chess games
All 59 games by Matija Saravanja in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 17 wins, 11 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B55 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E56 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Jonas Rempe | 2,203 | 4th Hvar Open | B75 |
| May 2026 | Vito Nimac-Kalcina | 1,988 | Croatian Cup 2026 | B75 |
| May 2026 | Luka Vrapcenjak | 1,850 | Croatian Cup 2026 | C47 |
| Dec 2018 | Goran Turicar | 1,837 | 25th Zadar Open B | B42 |
| Jul 2016 | Anto Matanovic | 1,798 | ch-CRO U17 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U17 | 2017 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,808 |
| ch-CRO U11 | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | – |
| 25th EU-ch U16 | 2015 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,708 |
| ch-CRO U13 | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,710 |
| Croatian Cup 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,825 |
| chT-CRO 4 South | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,515 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2014 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,524 |
| 25th Zadar Open B | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,722 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matija Saravanja's chess games?
59 games by Matija Saravanja, from Jul 2010 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 Matija Saravanja has played.
What does Matija Saravanja play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Matija Saravanja opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matija Saravanja answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Matija Saravanja play as White?
As White, Matija Saravanja's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matija Saravanja play as Black?
As Black, Matija Saravanja most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Matija Saravanja's FIDE rating?
Matija Saravanja is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 1,905 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,059 (May 2026).
How many games has Matija Saravanja played?
Our database contains 59 games by Matija Saravanja, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 11 draws, 31 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matija Saravanja?
59 games by Matija Saravanja 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.