Ivan Saric vs Leon Livaic
GM Ivan Saric (2623) · GM Leon Livaic (2567)
Ivan Saric and Leon Livaic have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2019 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Saric leads 5 wins to 1, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Winawer Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Saric | Draws | Livaic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saric with White | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Livaic with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Saric | Draws | Livaic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Saric | Draws | Livaic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D79 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Ivan Saric | Leon Livaic | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Grand Prix CCF |
| Jan 2026 | Leon Livaic | Ivan Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Grand Prix CCF |
| Jan 2026 | Leon Livaic | Ivan Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Bundesliga 2025-26 |
| Nov 2024 | Leon Livaic | Iv Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 24th ch-EUR Indiv |
| May 2024 | Leon Livaic | Ivan Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | CRO Cup |
| Dec 2023 | Ivan Saric | Leon Livaic | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-EU Rapid |
| Nov 2021 | Leon Livaic | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | ch-CRO |
| Oct 2021 | Ivan Saric | Leon Livaic | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | 29th chT-CRO 1A |
| Jun 2021 | Leon Livaic | Ivan Saric | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-Mediterranean 11th |
| Oct 2019 | Ivan Saric | Leon Livaic | 1-0 | English Opening | chT1A-CRO 28th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ivan Saric and Leon Livaic?
In 10 recorded games, Ivan Saric has 5 wins, Leon Livaic has 1 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Ivan Saric and Leon Livaic played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Oct 2019 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Ivan Saric and Leon Livaic play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Winawer Variation (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.