Robert Zelcic vs Srdjan Sale
GM Robert Zelcic (2448) · IM Srdjan Sale (2245)
Robert Zelcic and Srdjan Sale have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1992 and the most recent in May 2022. Zelcic leads 11 wins to 1, with 3 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Winawer Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zelcic | Draws | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zelcic with White | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Sale with White | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zelcic | Draws | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zelcic | Draws | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Srdjan Sale | Robert Zelcic | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | CRO Cup |
| Sep 2021 | Srdjan Sale | Robert Zelcic | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 29th chT-CRO 1A |
| May 2018 | Robert Zelcic | Srdjan Sale | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | CRO Cup |
| Mar 2014 | Robert Zelcic | Srdjan Sale | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Zagreb Open |
| Apr 2011 | Robert Zelcic | Srdjan Sale | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Zagreb Open A |
| May 1999 | Robert Zelcic | Srdjan Sale | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | 13th Pula Open |
| Jan 1998 | Srdjan Sale | Robert Zelcic | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | ch-CRO 6th |
| Jan 1998 | Robert Zelcic | Srdjan Sale | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Zadar Open |
| Jan 1997 | Srdjan Sale | Robert Zelcic | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Kastel Stari Open |
| Nov 1996 | Srdjan Sale | Robert Zelcic | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 12th EU-Cup Final |
| Jan 1996 | Srdjan Sale | Robert Zelcic | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | 4th Solin |
| Jan 1996 | Robert Zelcic | Srdjan Sale | 1-0 | Sicilian | chT-CRO |
| Jan 1995 | Srdjan Sale | Robert Zelcic | 0-1 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Zadar Open |
| Jan 1992 | Srdjan Sale | Robert Zelcic | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | chT2-CRO |
| Jan 1992 | Robert Zelcic | Srdjan Sale | 1-0 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | ch-CRO |
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What is the head-to-head score between Robert Zelcic and Srdjan Sale?
In 15 recorded games, Robert Zelcic has 11 wins, Srdjan Sale has 1 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Robert Zelcic and Srdjan Sale played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 1992 to May 2022.
What openings do Robert Zelcic and Srdjan Sale play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Winawer Variation (2 games), followed by the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.