Ivan Ivanisevic vs Nikola Sedlak
GM Ivan Ivanisevic (2517) · GM Nikola Sedlak (2353)
Ivan Ivanisevic and Nikola Sedlak have played 29 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2000 and the most recent in May 2026. Ivanisevic leads 9 wins to 5, with 15 draws (48% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Horwitz Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ivanisevic | Draws | Sedlak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivanisevic with White | 21 | 7 | 12 | 2 |
| Sedlak with White | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ivanisevic | Draws | Sedlak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 27 | 8 | 15 | 4 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ivanisevic | Draws | Sedlak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Nikola Sedlak | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | TCh-MNE Premier 2026 |
| Sep 2022 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Nikola Sedlak | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | chT-SRB Premier |
| Sep 2020 | Nikola Sedlak | Ivan Ivanisevic | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | chT-SRB Premier |
| Aug 2018 | Nikola Sedlak | Ivan Ivanisevic | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | chT-MNT |
| Aug 2016 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Nikola Sedlak | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | chT-MNT |
| Apr 2016 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Nikola Sedlak | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | MNT CupT |
| Sep 2015 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Nikola Sedlak | 1/2-1/2 | Anti-Grünfeld | chT1-MNT |
| Dec 2014 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Nikola Sedlak | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | Belgrade Planetwin 365 Open |
| Sep 2014 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Nikola Sedlak | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-MNT |
| Sep 2014 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Nikola Sedlak | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-SRB |
| Aug 2014 | Nikola Sedlak | Ivan Ivanisevic | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | Belgrade Chess Informant Rapid/Blitz |
| Apr 2012 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Nikola Sedlak | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | ch-SRB |
| Feb 2011 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Nikola Sedlak | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-SRB |
| Nov 2010 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Nikola Sedlak | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Boris Kostic Memorial 16th |
| Nov 2010 | Nikola Sedlak | Ivan Ivanisevic | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | Boris Kostic Memorial 16th |
| Oct 2009 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Nikola Sedlak | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Boskovic Memorial |
| Oct 2009 | Nikola Sedlak | Ivan Ivanisevic | 1-0 | Sicilian | Boskovic Memorial |
| Sep 2009 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Nikola Sedlak | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | chT-SRB 1st League |
| Aug 2009 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Nikola Sedlak | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-MNT |
| Apr 2009 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Nikola Sedlak | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-SRB |
| Aug 2008 | Nikola Sedlak | Ivan Ivanisevic | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-MNT |
| Jun 2008 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Nikola Sedlak | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | chT-SRB Cup |
| Mar 2008 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Nikola Sedlak | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-SRB |
| May 2007 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Nikola Sedlak | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 50th chT-SRB Cup |
| Jan 2007 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Nikola Sedlak | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Zupanja Open A 13th |
| May 2005 | Nikola Sedlak | Ivan Ivanisevic | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | 48th chT-SCG |
| May 2004 | Nikola Sedlak | Ivan Ivanisevic | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Karadjordje Serbia |
| May 2001 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Nikola Sedlak | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-YUG |
| Apr 2000 | Ivan Ivanisevic | Nikola Sedlak | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-YUG 55th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ivan Ivanisevic and Nikola Sedlak?
In 29 recorded games, Ivan Ivanisevic has 9 wins, Nikola Sedlak has 5 wins, and they have drawn 15 times.
How many times have Ivan Ivanisevic and Nikola Sedlak played each other?
Our database records 29 games between them, from Apr 2000 to May 2026.
What openings do Ivan Ivanisevic and Nikola Sedlak play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Horwitz Defense (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.