Nils Grandelius vs Ivan Saric
GM Nils Grandelius (2603) · GM Ivan Saric (2623)
Nils Grandelius and Ivan Saric have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2011 and the most recent in Jan 2025. Grandelius leads 4 wins to 1, with 7 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grandelius | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandelius with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Saric with White | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grandelius | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grandelius | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C24 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Nils Grandelius | Iv Saric | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Bundesliga 2024-25 |
| Nov 2023 | Ivan Saric | Nils Grandelius | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 24th chT-EU |
| Nov 2021 | Nils Grandelius | Ivan Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | 23rd chT-EU |
| Aug 2020 | Ivan Saric | Nils Grandelius | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Online Olympiad Div2 D |
| Mar 2020 | Nils Grandelius | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Réti Opening | PRO League KO Stage |
| May 2019 | Ivan Saric | Nils Grandelius | 1/2-1/2 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 25th Sigeman & Co |
| Oct 2018 | Ivan Saric | Nils Grandelius | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Olympiad-43 |
| Jun 2018 | Ivan Saric | Nils Grandelius | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2017 | Nils Grandelius | Ivan Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Aug 2012 | Ivan Saric | Nils Grandelius | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Olympiad-40 |
| Nov 2011 | Ivan Saric | Nils Grandelius | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18th chT-EU |
| May 2011 | Nils Grandelius | Ivan Saric | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 41st Sarajevo Bosna Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nils Grandelius and Ivan Saric?
In 12 recorded games, Nils Grandelius has 4 wins, Ivan Saric has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Nils Grandelius and Ivan Saric played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from May 2011 to Jan 2025.
What openings do Nils Grandelius and Ivan Saric play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.