Alireza Firouzja vs Ivan Saric
GM Alireza Firouzja (2749) · GM Ivan Saric (2623)
Alireza Firouzja and Ivan Saric have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2021 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Firouzja leads 12 wins to 2, with 2 draws (88% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firouzja with White | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Saric with White | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| Rapid | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Slav Defense | GCT: Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026 | Blitz |
| Jul 2026 | Ivan Saric | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Réti Opening | GCT: Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026 | Blitz |
| Jul 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | GCT: Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026 | Rapid |
| Jul 2025 | Iv Saric | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | SuperUnited CRO Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Iv Saric | 1-0 | Slav Defense | SuperUnited CRO Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Iv Saric | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | SuperUnited CRO Rapid |
| Jul 2024 | Ivan Saric | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | SuperUnited CRO Blitz 2024 |
| Jul 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | Zagreb Superbet Blitz |
| Jul 2024 | Ivan Saric | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Zagreb Superbet Rapid |
| Jul 2023 | Ivan Saric | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Sicilian | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Zagreb SuperUnited Rapid |
| Jul 2022 | Ivan Saric | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | Ivan Saric | 0-1 | Sicilian | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Sicilian | Zagreb SuperUnited Rapid |
| Nov 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Ivan Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23rd chT-EU |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alireza Firouzja and Ivan Saric?
In 16 recorded games, Alireza Firouzja has 12 wins, Ivan Saric has 2 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Alireza Firouzja and Ivan Saric played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Nov 2021 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Alireza Firouzja and Ivan Saric play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.