Ivan Zaja vs Sasa Martinovic
GM Ivan Zaja (2394) · GM Sasa Martinovic (2553)
Ivan Zaja and Sasa Martinovic have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2006 and the most recent in May 2023. Zaja leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game (1 games). The average game between them lasted 29 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zaja | Draws | Martinovic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaja with White | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Martinovic with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zaja | Draws | Martinovic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zaja | Draws | Martinovic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Sasa Martinovic | Ivan Zaja | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | CRO Cup |
| Sep 2022 | Ivan Zaja | Sasa Martinovic | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | chT1A-CRO 30th |
| Sep 2021 | Ivan Zaja | Sasa Martinovic | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | 29th chT-CRO 1A |
| Sep 2014 | Sasa Martinovic | Ivan Zaja | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8th Hum na Sutli Open |
| Oct 2013 | Sasa Martinovic | Ivan Zaja | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | chT1-SLO East |
| Oct 2012 | Ivan Zaja | Sasa Martinovic | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT1-SLO Ost |
| Sep 2012 | Sasa Martinovic | Ivan Zaja | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6th Hum na Sutli Open |
| Dec 2011 | Ivan Zaja | Sasa Martinovic | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Porec Open |
| Aug 2008 | Ivan Zaja | Sasa Martinovic | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8th Velika Gorica Open |
| Jan 2007 | Ivan Zaja | Sasa Martinovic | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Zupanja Open A 13th |
| Jan 2006 | Ivan Zaja | Sasa Martinovic | 1/2-1/2 | Albin Countergambit | Zagreb Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ivan Zaja and Sasa Martinovic?
In 11 recorded games, Ivan Zaja has 2 wins, Sasa Martinovic has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Ivan Zaja and Sasa Martinovic played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 2006 to May 2023.
What openings do Ivan Zaja and Sasa Martinovic play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game (1 games), followed by the Albin Countergambit (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.