Prepare against Sara Jacimovic
WFM · Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #27,446 classical · FIDE ID 14403668
When preparing against Sara Jacimovic, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 324 games by Sara Jacimovic, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sara Jacimovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sara Jacimovic 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 | 2,002 | 2,032 | Aug 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,135 | 2,141 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,065 | 2,070 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 324 | 133 | 53 | 138 | 41.0% |
| As White | 162 | 67 | 30 | 65 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 162 | 66 | 23 | 73 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sara Jacimovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sara Jacimovic's side.
First moves as White (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 71.0% | 51.3% |
| d4 | 41 | 25.3% | 53.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.9% | 16.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 51.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Jacimovic usually continues Nf3 (34.2% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Jacimovic usually continues Nf3 (62.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Jacimovic usually continues d4 (42.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Jacimovic usually continues e3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Jacimovic usually continues e3 (80.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Jacimovic usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 78 | 86.7% | 51.3% |
| c5 | 8 | 8.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 59.6% | 41.1% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 34.0% | 53.1% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Sara Jacimovic's chess games
All 324 games by Sara Jacimovic in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 133 wins, 53 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 15/5/5 | 60.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Vlado Narancic | 2,319 | Serbian Republic ch-op | C84 |
| Dec 2014 | Zoran Popovic | 2,319 | ch-Srpska Republic | D26 |
| Dec 2012 | Milenko Sibarevic | 2,312 | ch-Srpska Republic | C92 |
| Sep 2013 | Adnan Avdic | 2,268 | chT-BIH w | D52 |
| Dec 2012 | Veselin Krgovic | 2,210 | ch-Srpska Republic | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BIH w | 2024 | 28 | 18.5 | 2,093 |
| ch-Srpska Republic | 2014 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,365 |
| 14th ch-EU w | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,101 |
| Olympiad Women-41 | 2014 | 11 | 7 | 1,979 |
| 7th World U16 ol | 2008 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,754 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,922 |
| 14th Mediterranean Flower w | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,111 |
| 18th ch-EU U12 Girls | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,513 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sara Jacimovic's chess games?
324 games by Sara Jacimovic, from Oct 2007 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 Sara Jacimovic has played.
What does Sara Jacimovic play on the first move as White?
Across 162 games with White in our database, Sara Jacimovic opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sara Jacimovic answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Sara Jacimovic play as White?
As White, Sara Jacimovic's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (25 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 162 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sara Jacimovic play as Black?
As Black, Sara Jacimovic most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Scotch Game (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (11 games, 63.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 162 games.
What is Sara Jacimovic's FIDE rating?
Sara Jacimovic is currently rated 2,002 in classical chess, 2,135 in rapid and 2,065 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,032 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Sara Jacimovic played?
Our database contains 324 games by Sara Jacimovic, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 53 draws, 138 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sara Jacimovic?
324 games by Sara Jacimovic 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.