Prepare against Sasa Horvat
CM · HRV · World #12,737 classical · FIDE ID 14506220
Our database contains 198 games by Sasa Horvat, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sasa Horvat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sasa Horvat 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 | 2,132 | 2,230 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,101 | 2,155 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,148 | 2,173 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 81 | 33 | 84 | 40.9% |
| As White | 104 | 44 | 23 | 37 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 94 | 37 | 10 | 47 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sasa Horvat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sasa Horvat's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 100 | 96.2% | 54.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Horvat usually continues Nf3 (56.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Horvat usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Horvat usually continues d4 (38.5% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Horvat usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 48.6% | 52.8% |
| e6 | 18 | 48.6% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 97.4% | 40.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Sasa Horvat's chess games
All 198 games by Sasa Horvat in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 81 wins, 33 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 26 | 14/5/7 | 53.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Srdjan Sale | 2,415 | ch-CRO Open | B49 |
| Dec 2001 | Emilijo Fucak | 2,332 | Zadar Open | E60 |
| Jan 2001 | Alojzije Jankovic | 2,273 | ch-CRO U19 | B57 |
| Sep 2001 | Darko Doric | 2,270 | chT-CRO U18 | B50 |
| Jan 2000 | Miro Bobanac | 2,250 | ch-CRO U18 | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO U18 | 2001 | 21 | 11 | 2,220 |
| ch-CRO Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,195 |
| 7th Mediterranean Open | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 2,223 |
| Cvitanovic Memorial B 10th | 2005 | 9 | 7 | 2,348 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,281 |
| ch-CRO U18 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,162 |
| ch-CRO A U18 | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,251 |
| 4th Split Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sasa Horvat's chess games?
198 games by Sasa Horvat, from Apr 2003 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 Sasa Horvat has played.
What does Sasa Horvat play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Sasa Horvat opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sasa Horvat answers 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Sasa Horvat play as White?
As White, Sasa Horvat's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 53.8% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sasa Horvat play as Black?
As Black, Sasa Horvat most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Sasa Horvat's FIDE rating?
Sasa Horvat is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess, 2,101 in rapid and 2,148 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Sasa Horvat played?
Our database contains 198 games by Sasa Horvat, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 33 draws, 84 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sasa Horvat?
198 games by Sasa Horvat 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.