Prepare against Sasa Rezan
IM · HRV · World #1,962 classical · FIDE ID 14504804
Our database contains 711 games by Sasa Rezan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sasa Rezan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sasa Rezan 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 | 2,385 | 2,456 | Sep 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,404 | 2,421 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,430 | 2,472 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 711 | 195 | 317 | 199 | 27.4% |
| As White | 350 | 117 | 156 | 77 | 33.4% |
| As Black | 361 | 78 | 161 | 122 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sasa Rezan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sasa Rezan's side.
First moves as White (350 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 197 | 56.3% | 55.3% |
| c4 | 79 | 22.6% | 55.1% |
| e4 | 60 | 17.1% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 3.7% | 57.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Rezan usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Rezan usually continues c4 (62.2% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Rezan usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Rezan usually continues Nc3 (52.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Rezan usually continues Nc3 (43.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Rezan usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 182 | 100.0% | 44.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 64.4% | 45.4% |
| d5 | 31 | 30.7% | 43.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Sasa Rezan's chess games
All 711 games by Sasa Rezan 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: 195 wins, 317 draws, 199 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 38 | 12/19/7 | 31.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 28 | 11/14/3 | 39.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 20 | 6/10/4 | 30.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 3/10/7 | 15.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 19 | 5/10/4 | 26.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 3/11/1 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 10/1/2 | 76.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 59 | 14/27/18 | 23.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 40 | 13/14/13 | 32.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 32 | 7/15/10 | 21.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 21 | 4/7/10 | 19.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 17 | 2/9/6 | 11.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 1/9/5 | 6.7% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Robert Zelcic | 2,578 | 14th Zadar Open | E39 |
| Jan 2008 | Krunoslav Hulak | 2,552 | ch-CRO | E42 |
| Dec 2007 | Miso Cebalo | 2,550 | 14th Zadar Open | E25 |
| Nov 2005 | Miodrag R Savic | 2,542 | 4th Subasic Memorial | E12 |
| Sep 2017 | Vojtech Plat | 2,539 | chT-CRO 1B 26th | E00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zadar Open | 2004 | 81 | 45 | 2,390 |
| chT-CRO | 2013 | 68 | 25.5 | 2,334 |
| ch-CRO | 2023 | 38 | 12 | 2,341 |
| chT2-CRO | 1998 | 26 | 17 | 2,355 |
| CRO Cup | 2024 | 24 | 12 | 2,354 |
| chT1B-CRO | 2014 | 17 | 6 | 2,340 |
| Riviera IM | 2003 | 14 | 9 | 2,381 |
| Wch U20 | 1997 | 13 | 6 | 2,371 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nenad Fercec (13 games) · Ante Brkic (13 games) · Robert Zelcic (12 games) · Hrvoje Stevic (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sasa Rezan's chess games?
711 games by Sasa Rezan, 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 Rezan has played.
What does Sasa Rezan play on the first move as White?
Across 350 games with White in our database, Sasa Rezan opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sasa Rezan answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Sasa Rezan play as White?
As White, Sasa Rezan's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (38 games, 31.6% win rate); Slav Defense (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 350 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sasa Rezan play as Black?
As Black, Sasa Rezan most often plays: Sicilian (59 games, 23.7% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (40 games, 32.5% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 21.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 361 games.
What is Sasa Rezan's FIDE rating?
Sasa Rezan is currently rated 2,385 in classical chess, 2,404 in rapid and 2,430 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,456 (Sep 2013).
How many games has Sasa Rezan played?
Our database contains 711 games by Sasa Rezan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 195 wins, 317 draws, 199 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sasa Rezan?
711 games by Sasa Rezan 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.