Prepare against Mirko Sajin
FM · Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #5,777 classical · FIDE ID 14412870
When preparing against Mirko Sajin, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 30.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 286 games by Mirko Sajin, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mirko Sajin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mirko Sajin 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 | 2,254 | 2,315 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,258 | 2,319 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,258 | 2,318 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 286 | 86 | 93 | 107 | 30.1% |
| As White | 148 | 45 | 53 | 50 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 138 | 41 | 40 | 57 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mirko Sajin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mirko Sajin's side.
First moves as White (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 122 | 82.4% | 43.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 6.1% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 6 | 4.1% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 3.4% | 80.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.0% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 43.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Sajin usually continues Nc3 (45.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Sajin usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Sajin usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Sajin usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Sajin usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Sajin usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 80.3% | 36.8% |
| d6 | 9 | 13.6% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 67.5% | 48.1% |
| d6 | 7 | 17.5% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.5% | 83.3% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Mirko Sajin's chess games
All 286 games by Mirko Sajin in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 86 wins, 93 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 7/7/9 | 30.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 1/7/6 | 7.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D77 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 13 | 0/7/6 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Gabor Papp | 2,553 | Titled Tue Late | A24 |
| Jun 2024 | Marius Fromm | 2,465 | Titled Tue Early | C00 |
| Sep 2024 | Yaacov Norowitz | 2,402 | Titled Tue Late | B10 |
| Jul 2024 | Marius Manolache | 2,388 | Titled Tue Early | B02 |
| Aug 2023 | Aleksandar Simic | 2,338 | 30th chT-BIH 1 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 114 | 43.5 | 2,212 |
| World Youth Open U18 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,094 |
| Sarajevo Agentlocator | 2023 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,097 |
| Jelah Schev | 2022 | 10 | 3 | 2,117 |
| 28th Bosnjaci Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,351 |
| 25th Senta Open | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,030 |
| 31st chT-BIH 1A | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,283 |
| 26th ch-EU U10 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,503 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mirko Sajin's chess games?
286 games by Mirko Sajin, from Sep 2016 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 Mirko Sajin has played.
What does Mirko Sajin play on the first move as White?
Across 148 games with White in our database, Mirko Sajin opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.a3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mirko Sajin answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Mirko Sajin play as White?
As White, Mirko Sajin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (23 games, 30.4% win rate); King's Indian Attack (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (14 games, 7.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 148 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mirko Sajin play as Black?
As Black, Mirko Sajin most often plays: Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is Mirko Sajin's FIDE rating?
Mirko Sajin is currently rated 2,254 in classical chess, 2,258 in rapid and 2,258 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Mirko Sajin played?
Our database contains 286 games by Mirko Sajin, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 93 draws, 107 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mirko Sajin?
286 games by Mirko Sajin 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.