Robert Zelcic vs Ivan Saric
GM Robert Zelcic (2448) · GM Ivan Saric (2623)
Robert Zelcic and Ivan Saric have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2006 and the most recent in Dec 2022. Zelcic leads 7 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zelcic | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zelcic with White | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Saric with White | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zelcic | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zelcic | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Ivan Saric | Robert Zelcic | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-CRO |
| Dec 2021 | Ivan Saric | Robert Zelcic | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | ch-CRO |
| Jun 2021 | Robert Zelcic | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-Mediterranean 11th |
| Apr 2019 | Ivan Saric | Robert Zelcic | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-CRO |
| Nov 2018 | Ivan Saric | Robert Zelcic | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Zagreb Peace |
| Apr 2017 | Robert Zelcic | Ivan Saric | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-CRO |
| Feb 2014 | Ivan Saric | Robert Zelcic | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Classical | ch-CRO |
| Dec 2013 | Robert Zelcic | Ivan Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 20th Zadar Open A |
| Jan 2013 | Ivan Saric | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | ch-CRO 13th |
| Jan 2012 | Ivan Saric | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | ch-CRO 12th |
| May 2011 | Ivan Saric | Robert Zelcic | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4th Stari Mikanovci Jaric Memorial |
| Jan 2011 | Ivan Saric | Robert Zelcic | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | ch-CRO |
| Apr 2010 | Robert Zelcic | Ivan Saric | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Stari Mikanovci Jaric Memorial |
| Jan 2010 | Ivan Saric | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | ch-CRO 10th |
| Dec 2009 | Robert Zelcic | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16th Zadar Open A |
| Apr 2009 | Robert Zelcic | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Stari Mikanovci Jaric Memorial |
| Jan 2009 | Ivan Saric | Robert Zelcic | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Classical | ch-CRO |
| Jan 2008 | Robert Zelcic | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | ch-CRO |
| Jun 2007 | Robert Zelcic | Ivan Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 21st Pula Open |
| Nov 2006 | Robert Zelcic | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-CRO |
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What is the head-to-head score between Robert Zelcic and Ivan Saric?
In 20 recorded games, Robert Zelcic has 7 wins, Ivan Saric has 8 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Robert Zelcic and Ivan Saric played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Nov 2006 to Dec 2022.
What openings do Robert Zelcic and Ivan Saric play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games), followed by the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.