Prepare against Srdjan Sale
IM · HRV · World #6,241 classical · FIDE ID 14500760
When preparing against Srdjan Sale, expect 1.e4 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 1,203 games by Srdjan Sale, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Srdjan Sale's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Srdjan Sale 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 | 2,242 | 2,453 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,351 | 2,461 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,340 | 2,431 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,203 | 535 | 355 | 313 | 44.5% |
| As White | 604 | 282 | 184 | 138 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 599 | 253 | 171 | 175 | 42.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Srdjan Sale's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Srdjan Sale's side.
First moves as White (604 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 210 | 34.8% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 196 | 32.5% | 67.3% |
| d4 | 83 | 13.7% | 56.6% |
| c4 | 49 | 8.1% | 61.2% |
| b3 | 37 | 6.1% | 59.5% |
| g3 | 16 | 2.6% | 65.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Sale usually continues Nc3 (57.3% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Sale usually continues d3 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Sale usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 67.3% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Sale usually continues g3 (71.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Sale usually continues g3 (65.2% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Sale usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (281 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 169 | 60.1% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 32 | 11.4% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 28 | 10.0% | 67.9% |
| e5 | 24 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 6.8% | 55.3% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 1.1% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 150 | 69.8% | 52.0% |
| g6 | 29 | 13.5% | 70.7% |
| e6 | 19 | 8.8% | 57.9% |
| d6 | 11 | 5.1% | 68.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Srdjan Sale's chess games
All 1,203 games by Srdjan Sale 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: 535 wins, 355 draws, 313 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 99 | 54/24/21 | 54.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 44 | 23/11/10 | 52.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 40 | 16/13/11 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 37 | 18/8/11 | 48.6% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 34 | 20/8/6 | 58.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 31 | 15/10/6 | 48.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 24 | 11/7/6 | 45.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 22 | 9/10/3 | 40.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 100 | 42/30/28 | 42.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 72 | 37/19/16 | 51.4% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 44 | 18/11/15 | 40.9% |
| A10 | English Opening | 22 | 9/11/2 | 40.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| B40 | French Defense | 18 | 13/3/2 | 72.2% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Lev Psakhis | 2,625 | Portoroz Open | B25 |
| Aug 2016 | Zdenko Kozul | 2,619 | 6th Split Open | D00 |
| Jan 1994 | Valery A Loginov | 2,610 | Harkany Tenkes Cup | E68 |
| Aug 2017 | Predrag Nikolic | 2,598 | 16th chT-BIH | A08 |
| Aug 2005 | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | 2,596 | 15th Abu Dhabi Open | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2014 | 74 | 45.5 | 2,439 |
| Zadar Open | 1999 | 50 | 31 | 2,468 |
| Zagreb Open A | 2013 | 35 | 18 | 2,382 |
| ch-CRO | 1996 | 32 | 18 | 2,408 |
| Zagreb Open | 2015 | 29 | 22 | 2,436 |
| Osijek | 1993 | 21 | 9 | 2,421 |
| 3rd Split Open | 2013 | 18 | 14 | 2,442 |
| Portoroz Open | 1995 | 18 | 11 | 2,436 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Robert Zelcic (15 games) · Mladen Palac (12 games) · Zdenko Kozul (11 games) · Mladen Zelic (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Srdjan Sale's chess games?
1,203 games by Srdjan Sale, 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 Srdjan Sale has played.
What does Srdjan Sale play on the first move as White?
Across 604 games with White in our database, Srdjan Sale opens with 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Srdjan Sale answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Srdjan Sale play as White?
As White, Srdjan Sale's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (99 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (44 games, 52.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (40 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 604 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Srdjan Sale play as Black?
As Black, Srdjan Sale most often plays: Sicilian (100 games, 42.0% win rate); Modern Defense (72 games, 51.4% win rate); Indian Defense (44 games, 40.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 599 games.
What is Srdjan Sale's FIDE rating?
Srdjan Sale is currently rated 2,242 in classical chess, 2,351 in rapid and 2,340 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,453 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Srdjan Sale played?
Our database contains 1,203 games by Srdjan Sale, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 535 wins, 355 draws, 313 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Srdjan Sale?
1,203 games by Srdjan Sale 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.