Prepare against Sara Arlavi
HRV · World #96,208 classical · FIDE ID 14555883
When preparing against Sara Arlavi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 50 games by Sara Arlavi, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sara Arlavi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sara Arlavi 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 | 1,741 | 1,741 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,692 | 1,692 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,711 | 1,738 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 14 | 10 | 26 | 28.0% |
| As White | 25 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sara Arlavi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sara Arlavi's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 34.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 34.0% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Arlavi usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Arlavi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Arlavi usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 39.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
Sara Arlavi's chess games
All 50 games by Sara Arlavi in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 14 wins, 10 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Agata Vujic | 1,768 | 34th TCh-CRO w Div1 | B54 |
| Nov 2025 | Ema Kvaternik | 1,730 | 34th TCh-CRO w Div1 | A57 |
| Dec 2019 | Egon Hajpek | 1,634 | chT-CRO U18 | C64 |
| Dec 2019 | Josip Kostic | 1,536 | chT-CRO U18 | C64 |
| Dec 2019 | Janko Soklic | 1,522 | chT-CRO U18 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hvar Arsenal Blitz Open | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 1,617 |
| ch-CRO U15 Girls | 2018 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,424 |
| 34th TCh-CRO w Div1 | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,787 |
| chT-CRO U18 | 2019 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,698 |
| ch-CRo U17/19 Girls | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,412 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2021 | 5 | 1 | 1,489 |
| Hvar Arsenal Open | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,831 |
| ch-CRO U13 Girls | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,137 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sara Arlavi's chess games?
50 games by Sara Arlavi, from Feb 2017 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 Sara Arlavi has played.
What does Sara Arlavi play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Sara Arlavi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sara Arlavi answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games).
What openings does Sara Arlavi play as White?
As White, Sara Arlavi's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Classical (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sara Arlavi play as Black?
As Black, Sara Arlavi most often plays: Benoni Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Sara Arlavi's FIDE rating?
Sara Arlavi is currently rated 1,741 in classical chess, 1,692 in rapid and 1,711 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,741 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Sara Arlavi played?
Our database contains 50 games by Sara Arlavi, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 10 draws, 26 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sara Arlavi?
50 games by Sara Arlavi 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.