Nikola Nestorovic vs David Sarenac
GM Nikola Nestorovic (2455) · David Sarenac (2250)
Nikola Nestorovic and David Sarenac have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2005 and the most recent in May 2017. Nestorovic leads 6 wins to 2, with 4 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nestorovic | Draws | Sarenac |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nestorovic with White | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Sarenac with White | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nestorovic | Draws | Sarenac |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nestorovic | Draws | Sarenac |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B65 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | David Sarenac | Nikola Nestorovic | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 47th Sarajevo Bosna Open |
| May 2014 | Nikola Nestorovic | David Sarenac | 1-0 | Sicilian | Belgrade Nedeljkovic Memorial |
| Jul 2009 | David Sarenac | Nikola Nestorovic | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 13th Senta Open A |
| Sep 2008 | Nikola Nestorovic | David Sarenac | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-SRB |
| Jul 2008 | Nikola Nestorovic | David Sarenac | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-SRB U18 |
| Aug 2007 | Nikola Nestorovic | David Sarenac | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-SRB U20 |
| Jul 2007 | David Sarenac | Nikola Nestorovic | 1-0 | Scotch Game | 7th chT-EU U18 |
| Apr 2007 | David Sarenac | Nikola Nestorovic | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-SRB U18 |
| Feb 2007 | David Sarenac | Nikola Nestorovic | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Belgrade Masinac |
| Jan 2007 | David Sarenac | Nikola Nestorovic | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-SRB qual |
| Mar 2006 | David Sarenac | Nikola Nestorovic | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Bar Sozina Open |
| Mar 2005 | David Sarenac | Nikola Nestorovic | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Belgrade Spring Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Nikola Nestorovic and David Sarenac?
In 12 recorded games, Nikola Nestorovic has 6 wins, David Sarenac has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Nikola Nestorovic and David Sarenac played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Mar 2005 to May 2017.
What openings do Nikola Nestorovic and David Sarenac play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.