Velimir Ivic vs Vahap Sanal
GM Velimir Ivic (2600) · GM Vahap Sanal (2555)
Velimir Ivic and Vahap Sanal have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2016 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Ivic leads 5 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (1 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ivic | Draws | Sanal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivic with White | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Sanal with White | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ivic | Draws | Sanal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Blitz | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ivic | Draws | Sanal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Velimir Ivic | V Sanal | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 15th London Classic Open |
| Oct 2025 | Velimir Ivic | V Sanal | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 25th European Teams |
| Jul 2023 | Vahap Sanal | Velimir Ivic | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | chT-TUR |
| Aug 2022 | Vahap Sanal | Velimir Ivic | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | chT-TUR |
| May 2022 | Velimir Ivic | Vahap Sanal | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5th Sharjah Masters |
| Sep 2021 | Vahap Sanal | Velimir Ivic | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | chT-SRB Premier |
| Mar 2021 | Vahap Sanal | Velimir Ivic | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Mar 2021 | Vahap Sanal | Velimir Ivic | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Nov 2020 | Vahap Sanal | Velimir Ivic | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2020 | Vahap Sanal | Velimir Ivic | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-SRB Premier |
| Dec 2018 | Vahap Sanal | Velimir Ivic | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | ch-EU blitz |
| Dec 2018 | Velimir Ivic | Vahap Sanal | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Open | ch-EU blitz |
| Aug 2018 | Vahap Sanal | Velimir Ivic | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | chT-TUR |
| Jun 2018 | Velimir Ivic | Vahap Sanal | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A |
| Jul 2017 | Velimir Ivic | Vahap Sanal | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10th Paracin Summer Open A |
| May 2017 | Vahap Sanal | Velimir Ivic | 1-0 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 36th Zalakaros Open |
| Nov 2016 | Velimir Ivic | Vahap Sanal | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | Novi Sad Serbian Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Velimir Ivic and Vahap Sanal?
In 17 recorded games, Velimir Ivic has 5 wins, Vahap Sanal has 7 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Velimir Ivic and Vahap Sanal played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Nov 2016 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Velimir Ivic and Vahap Sanal play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (1 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Main Line (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.