Robert Zelcic vs Ante Saric
GM Robert Zelcic (2448) · GM Ante Saric (2465)
Robert Zelcic and Ante Saric have played 31 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2004 and the most recent in May 2026. Zelcic leads 9 wins to 9, with 13 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (7 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zelcic | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zelcic with White | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| Saric with White | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zelcic | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 31 | 9 | 13 | 9 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zelcic | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 31 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Robert Zelcic | Ante Saric | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | Croatian Cup 2026 |
| Jan 2026 | Ante Saric | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 2nd Bundesliga Nord 25-26 |
| Nov 2025 | R Zelcic | A Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 34th TCh-CRO Div 1a |
| Dec 2022 | Robert Zelcic | Ante Saric | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | ch-CRO |
| Nov 2022 | Robert Zelcic | Ante Saric | 0-1 | French Defense | Bundesliga 2022-23 |
| Sep 2022 | Ante Saric | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-BIH 20th |
| Dec 2021 | Robert Zelcic | Ante Saric | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | ch-CRO |
| Jun 2020 | Robert Zelcic | Ante Saric | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-CRO |
| Jun 2019 | Ante Saric | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | 33rd Pula Open |
| Apr 2019 | Robert Zelcic | Ante Saric | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-CRO |
| May 2017 | Ante Saric | Robert Zelcic | 1-0 | Réti Opening | ch-CRO |
| Dec 2016 | Robert Zelcic | Ante Saric | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23rd Zadar Open A |
| Jan 2015 | Robert Zelcic | Ante Saric | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-CRO |
| Feb 2014 | Robert Zelcic | Ante Saric | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | ch-CRO |
| Jan 2013 | Ante Saric | Robert Zelcic | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-CRO 13th |
| Jan 2012 | Robert Zelcic | Ante Saric | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | ch-CRO 12th |
| May 2011 | Robert Zelcic | Ante Saric | 1-0 | Sicilian | 4th Stari Mikanovci Jaric Memorial |
| Apr 2011 | Ante Saric | Robert Zelcic | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Zagreb Open A |
| Sep 2010 | Robert Zelcic | Ante Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 19th chT-CRO 1A |
| May 2010 | Ante Saric | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | 19th CRO-Cup |
| Apr 2010 | Robert Zelcic | Ante Saric | 0-1 | Sicilian | Stari Mikanovci Jaric Memorial |
| Jan 2010 | Robert Zelcic | Ante Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 15th Bosnjaci Open |
| Sep 2009 | Ante Saric | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 18th chT-CRO 1A |
| Mar 2009 | Ante Saric | Robert Zelcic | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Zagreb Open A |
| May 2008 | Robert Zelcic | Ante Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Zagreb Open A |
| Dec 2006 | Ante Saric | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 13th Zadar Open A |
| Sep 2006 | Robert Zelcic | Ante Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 15th chT-CRO |
| Jun 2005 | Robert Zelcic | Ante Saric | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | 14th CRO Cup |
| May 2005 | Robert Zelcic | Ante Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Djakovo Open A |
| Feb 2005 | Ante Saric | Robert Zelcic | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Cannes Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Robert Zelcic and Ante Saric?
In 31 recorded games, Robert Zelcic has 9 wins, Ante Saric has 9 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Robert Zelcic and Ante Saric played each other?
Our database records 31 games between them, from Dec 2004 to May 2026.
What openings do Robert Zelcic and Ante Saric play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (7 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.