Velimir Ivic vs Alexey Sarana
GM Velimir Ivic (2600) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Velimir Ivic and Alexey Sarana have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2021 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Ivic leads 3 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ivic | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivic with White | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Sarana with White | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ivic | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ivic | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | A Sarana | Velimir Ivic | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Bundesliga 2024-25 |
| May 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Velimir Ivic | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Velimir Ivic | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Velimir Ivic | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Velimir Ivic | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Speed Chess Q2 |
| Nov 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Velimir Ivic | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Velimir Ivic | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Velimir Ivic | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Belgrade |
| Oct 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Velimir Ivic | 1-0 | Slav Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Apr 2021 | Velimir Ivic | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Arena Apr 3rd |
| Mar 2021 | Velimir Ivic | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Feb 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Velimir Ivic | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Velimir Ivic and Alexey Sarana?
In 12 recorded games, Velimir Ivic has 3 wins, Alexey Sarana has 7 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Velimir Ivic and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Feb 2021 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Velimir Ivic and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.