Ivan Saric vs Gukesh D
GM Ivan Saric (2623) · GM Gukesh D (2717)
Ivan Saric and Gukesh D have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2019 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Saric leads 4 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Saric | Draws | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saric with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| D with White | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Saric | Draws | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Rapid | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Saric | Draws | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B61 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Ivan Saric | Gukesh D | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | GCT: Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026 | Blitz |
| Jul 2026 | Gukesh D | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | GCT: Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026 | Blitz |
| Jul 2026 | Gukesh D | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Philidor | GCT: Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026 | Rapid |
| Jul 2025 | Iv Saric | Gukesh D | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | SuperUnited CRO Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Gukesh D | Iv Saric | 0-1 | Réti Opening | SuperUnited CRO Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Iv Saric | Gukesh D | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | SuperUnited CRO Rapid |
| Jul 2024 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Ivan Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Zagreb Superbet Blitz |
| Jul 2024 | Ivan Saric | Dommaraju Gukesh | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Zagreb Superbet Blitz |
| Jul 2024 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Zagreb Superbet Rapid |
| Oct 2023 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Ivan Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Aug 2023 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Catalan | chT-World Rapid |
| Jul 2023 | Ivan Saric | Dommaraju Gukesh | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2023 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Ivan Saric | 0-1 | Sicilian | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2023 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Sicilian | Zagreb SuperUnited Rapid |
| Oct 2019 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Ivan Saric | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ivan Saric and Gukesh D?
In 15 recorded games, Ivan Saric has 4 wins, Gukesh D has 8 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Ivan Saric and Gukesh D played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Oct 2019 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Ivan Saric and Gukesh D play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.