Prepare against Sasa Martinovic
GM · HRV · World #294 classical · FIDE ID 14509792
When preparing against Sasa Martinovic, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian Defense as White, 14.7% over 34 games.
Our database contains 1,963 games by Sasa Martinovic, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sasa Martinovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sasa Martinovic 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 | 2,553 | 2,604 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,516 | 2,572 | Jul 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,457 | 2,570 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,963 | 776 | 837 | 350 | 39.5% |
| As White | 985 | 427 | 420 | 138 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 978 | 349 | 417 | 212 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sasa Martinovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sasa Martinovic's side.
First moves as White (985 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 841 | 85.4% | 63.1% |
| Nf3 | 94 | 9.5% | 77.1% |
| c4 | 26 | 2.6% | 65.4% |
| e4 | 21 | 2.1% | 64.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.3% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 63.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Martinovic usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Martinovic usually continues c4 (64.8% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Martinovic usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 77.1% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Martinovic usually continues g3 (73.0% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Martinovic usually continues g3 (88.5% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Martinovic usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (445 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 224 | 50.3% | 52.9% |
| c5 | 204 | 45.8% | 67.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 1.6% | 71.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 0.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (318 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 180 | 56.6% | 58.6% |
| d5 | 111 | 34.9% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 13 | 4.1% | 61.5% |
| e6 | 11 | 3.5% | 31.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Sasa Martinovic's chess games
All 1,963 games by Sasa Martinovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 776 wins, 837 draws, 350 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 132 | 53/59/20 | 40.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 123 | 56/57/10 | 45.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 68 | 32/25/11 | 47.1% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 58 | 19/25/14 | 32.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 52 | 29/22/1 | 55.8% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 42 | 21/14/7 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 39 | 14/20/5 | 35.9% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 34 | 5/23/6 | 14.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 18/6/7 | 58.1% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 29 | 15/10/4 | 51.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 108 | 57/33/18 | 52.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 79 | 12/50/17 | 15.2% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 75 | 27/21/27 | 36.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 72 | 19/40/13 | 26.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 54 | 15/28/11 | 27.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 35 | 9/14/12 | 25.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 34 | 12/14/8 | 35.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 33 | 13/15/5 | 39.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 17/6/8 | 54.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 29 | 13/8/8 | 44.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Ivan Saric | 2,667 | chT1A-CRO 28th | A21 |
| Mar 2011 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,662 | 12th ch-EU | C07 |
| Nov 2009 | Murtas Kazhgaleyev | 2,653 | 3rd Mediterranean Open | A42 |
| Jan 2013 | Zdenko Kozul | 2,637 | ch-CRO 13th | A71 |
| Dec 2016 | Mihail Kobalia | 2,628 | ch-EU blitz | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO | 2023 | 110 | 56.5 | 2,550 |
| Zagreb Open A | 2013 | 45 | 25.5 | 2,473 |
| CRO Cup | 2024 | 31 | 21.5 | 2,590 |
| Zagreb Open | 2015 | 23 | 16.5 | 2,519 |
| Zadar Open | 2004 | 20 | 7 | 2,186 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2016 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,526 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2010 | 18 | 16.5 | 2,361 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2008 | 18 | 16 | 2,282 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Zdenko Kozul (34 games) · Hrvoje Stevic (28 games) · Ante Saric (28 games) · Ante Brkic (24 games) · Robert Zelcic (22 games) · Ivan Saric (22 games) · Marin Bosiocic (17 games) · Zoran Jovanovic (16 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sasa Martinovic's chess games?
1,963 games by Sasa Martinovic, from Apr 2003 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 Sasa Martinovic has played.
What does Sasa Martinovic play on the first move as White?
Across 985 games with White in our database, Sasa Martinovic opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sasa Martinovic answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Sasa Martinovic play as White?
As White, Sasa Martinovic's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (132 games, 40.2% win rate); Indian Defense (123 games, 45.5% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (68 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 985 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sasa Martinovic play as Black?
As Black, Sasa Martinovic most often plays: Sicilian (108 games, 52.8% win rate); Slav Defense (79 games, 15.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (75 games, 36.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 978 games.
What is Sasa Martinovic's FIDE rating?
Sasa Martinovic is currently rated 2,553 in classical chess, 2,516 in rapid and 2,457 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,604 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Sasa Martinovic played?
Our database contains 1,963 games by Sasa Martinovic, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 776 wins, 837 draws, 350 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sasa Martinovic?
1,963 games by Sasa Martinovic 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.