Prepare against Sinisa Saric
IM · Serbia · World #2,589 classical · FIDE ID 925071
Our database contains 626 games by Sinisa Saric, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sinisa Saric's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sinisa Saric 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 | 2,355 | 2,480 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,346 | 2,420 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,290 | 2,468 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 626 | 212 | 272 | 142 | 33.9% |
| As White | 314 | 123 | 135 | 56 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 312 | 89 | 137 | 86 | 28.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sinisa Saric's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sinisa Saric's side.
First moves as White (314 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 306 | 97.5% | 60.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.0% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Saric usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Saric usually continues c4 (58.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Saric usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Saric usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Saric usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Saric usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 131 | 90.3% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 11 | 7.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 110 | 96.5% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Sinisa Saric's chess games
All 626 games by Sinisa Saric 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: 212 wins, 272 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 58 | 22/24/12 | 37.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 50 | 19/18/13 | 38.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 35 | 18/11/6 | 51.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 30 | 9/18/3 | 30.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 14/4/0 | 77.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| E11 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 127 | 43/51/33 | 33.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 41 | 11/12/18 | 26.8% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 28 | 8/10/10 | 28.6% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 25 | 6/10/9 | 24.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E65 | English Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Bojan Vuckovic | 2,578 | chT-SRB Premier | D85 |
| Nov 2015 | Vladislav Nevednichy | 2,569 | chT-HUN 1516 | B01 |
| Jul 2011 | Igor Miladinovic | 2,566 | 4th ch-SRB Central Open A | D07 |
| Mar 2011 | Boban Bogosavljevic | 2,561 | ch-SRB | E34 |
| Apr 2010 | Branko Damljanovic | 2,550 | ch-SRB | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB | 2019 | 66 | 31 | 2,360 |
| ch-SRB | 2015 | 37 | 18 | 2,489 |
| chT-Vojvodina | 2008 | 35 | 17.5 | 2,344 |
| chT-SRB Premier | 2023 | 33 | 18 | 2,430 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2010 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,495 |
| chT2-CRO East | 2011 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,423 |
| chT2-CRO Ost | 2016 | 10 | 9 | 2,553 |
| 11th Vojvodina Open | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,350 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sinisa Saric's chess games?
626 games by Sinisa Saric, 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 Sinisa Saric has played.
What does Sinisa Saric play on the first move as White?
Across 314 games with White in our database, Sinisa Saric opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sinisa Saric answers 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Sinisa Saric play as White?
As White, Sinisa Saric's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (58 games, 37.9% win rate); Slav Defense (50 games, 38.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (35 games, 51.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 314 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sinisa Saric play as Black?
As Black, Sinisa Saric most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (127 games, 33.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (41 games, 26.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense (28 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 312 games.
What is Sinisa Saric's FIDE rating?
Sinisa Saric is currently rated 2,355 in classical chess, 2,346 in rapid and 2,290 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,480 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Sinisa Saric played?
Our database contains 626 games by Sinisa Saric, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 212 wins, 272 draws, 142 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sinisa Saric?
626 games by Sinisa Saric 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.