Prepare against Sara Drinkovic
HRV · World #72,924 classical · FIDE ID 14519933
When preparing against Sara Drinkovic, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 105 games by Sara Drinkovic, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sara Drinkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sara Drinkovic 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 | 1,812 | 1,812 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 42 | 14 | 49 | 40.0% |
| As White | 49 | 21 | 11 | 17 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 56 | 21 | 3 | 32 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sara Drinkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sara Drinkovic's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 75.5% | 55.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.2% | 87.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 6.1% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 55.4% score
- …e5 (59% of these games) — Drinkovic usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Drinkovic usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Drinkovic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 87.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Drinkovic usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Drinkovic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Drinkovic usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 82.2% | 39.2% |
| g6 | 4 | 8.9% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 4.4% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 14.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Sara Drinkovic's chess games
All 105 games by Sara Drinkovic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 42 wins, 14 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Tajana Turk | 1,881 | ch-CRO U15 Girls | B48 |
| Oct 2013 | Denise Trippold | 1,791 | 23rd ch-EU U16 Girls | B40 |
| Dec 2011 | Neomi Grgic | 1,741 | chT-CRO U16 Girls | C70 |
| Oct 2013 | Freja Vangsgaard | 1,735 | 23rd ch-EU U16 Girls | A11 |
| Oct 2013 | Suara Keskin | 1,721 | 23rd ch-EU U16 Girls | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO U16 Girls | 2011 | 16 | 9 | 1,659 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | – |
| 15th Styrian U14/16 Open | 2008 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,621 |
| ch-CRO U13 Girls 19th | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,675 |
| 23rd ch-EU U16 Girls | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,815 |
| ch-CRO U15 Girls 21th | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 1,769 |
| ch-CRO U15 Girls | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,764 |
| ch-CRO U13 Girls | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 1,787 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sara Drinkovic's chess games?
105 games by Sara Drinkovic, from Jul 2011 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 Drinkovic has played.
What does Sara Drinkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Sara Drinkovic opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sara Drinkovic answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Sara Drinkovic play as White?
As White, Sara Drinkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sara Drinkovic play as Black?
As Black, Sara Drinkovic most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Sara Drinkovic's FIDE rating?
Sara Drinkovic is currently rated 1,812 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,812 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Sara Drinkovic played?
Our database contains 105 games by Sara Drinkovic, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 14 draws, 49 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sara Drinkovic?
105 games by Sara Drinkovic 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.