Nikola Nestorovic vs Ivan Sarenac
GM Nikola Nestorovic (2455) · IM Ivan Sarenac (2351)
Nikola Nestorovic and Ivan Sarenac have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2004 and the most recent in Mar 2019. Nestorovic leads 2 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Scotch Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nestorovic | Draws | Sarenac |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nestorovic with White | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Sarenac with White | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nestorovic | Draws | Sarenac |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nestorovic | Draws | Sarenac |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Nikola Nestorovic | Ivan Sarenac | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | ch-SRB sf |
| May 2015 | Ivan Sarenac | Nikola Nestorovic | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Belgrade Nedeljkovic Memorial |
| May 2014 | Ivan Sarenac | Nikola Nestorovic | 1-0 | Italian Game | Belgrade Nedeljkovic Memorial |
| Apr 2014 | Nikola Nestorovic | Ivan Sarenac | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | ch-SRB 8th |
| Sep 2009 | Ivan Sarenac | Nikola Nestorovic | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-SRB 1st League |
| Jul 2008 | Ivan Sarenac | Nikola Nestorovic | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-SRB U18 |
| Apr 2007 | Ivan Sarenac | Nikola Nestorovic | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | ch-SRB U18 |
| Feb 2007 | Nikola Nestorovic | Ivan Sarenac | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Belgrade Masinac |
| Aug 2005 | Ivan Sarenac | Nikola Nestorovic | 0-1 | Scotch Game | ch-SCG U20 |
| Aug 2004 | Nikola Nestorovic | Ivan Sarenac | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | 10th Belgrade Jezero Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Nikola Nestorovic and Ivan Sarenac?
In 10 recorded games, Nikola Nestorovic has 2 wins, Ivan Sarenac has 5 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Nikola Nestorovic and Ivan Sarenac played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Aug 2004 to Mar 2019.
What openings do Nikola Nestorovic and Ivan Sarenac play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Scotch Game (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.