Zdenko Kozul vs Ante Saric
GM Zdenko Kozul (2497) · GM Ante Saric (2465)
Zdenko Kozul and Ante Saric have played 28 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2004 and the most recent in May 2024. Kozul leads 14 wins to 0, with 14 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (3 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kozul | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kozul with White | 16 | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| Saric with White | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kozul | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 28 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kozul | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Ante Saric | Zdenko Kozul | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | CRO Cup |
| Dec 2022 | Ante Saric | Zdenko Kozul | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | ch-CRO |
| May 2022 | Ante Saric | Zdenko Kozul | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | CRO Cup |
| Dec 2021 | Zdenko Kozul | Ante Saric | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-CRO |
| Sep 2021 | Zdenko Kozul | Ante Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 29th chT-CRO 1A |
| Jun 2021 | Ante Saric | Zdenko Kozul | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | ch-Mediterranean 11th |
| Jun 2020 | Ante Saric | Zdenko Kozul | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | ch-CRO |
| Apr 2019 | Zdenko Kozul | Ante Saric | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-CRO |
| Jun 2018 | Ante Saric | Zdenko Kozul | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-BIH 17th |
| Apr 2018 | Zdenko Kozul | Ante Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-CRO |
| Apr 2017 | Ante Saric | Zdenko Kozul | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-CRO |
| Jun 2016 | Zdenko Kozul | Ante Saric | 1-0 | Catalan | 1st Zagreb Hulak Memorial Open |
| Jan 2016 | Zdenko Kozul | Ante Saric | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-CRO 13th |
| Jan 2015 | Zdenko Kozul | Ante Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-CRO |
| Feb 2014 | Ante Saric | Zdenko Kozul | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-CRO |
| Jan 2013 | Zdenko Kozul | Ante Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-CRO 13th |
| Dec 2012 | Ante Saric | Zdenko Kozul | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19th Zadar Open A |
| May 2012 | Zdenko Kozul | Ante Saric | 1-0 | English Opening | 21st CRO Cup |
| Jan 2012 | Zdenko Kozul | Ante Saric | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-CRO 12th |
| Dec 2011 | Ante Saric | Zdenko Kozul | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18th Zadar Open A |
| May 2011 | Zdenko Kozul | Ante Saric | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 4th Stari Mikanovci Jaric Memorial |
| Apr 2010 | Ante Saric | Zdenko Kozul | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Stari Mikanovci Jaric Memorial |
| Feb 2010 | Ante Saric | Zdenko Kozul | 0-1 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Zagreb Open A |
| Apr 2009 | Zdenko Kozul | Ante Saric | 1-0 | Catalan | Stari Mikanovci Jaric Memorial |
| Feb 2007 | Zdenko Kozul | Ante Saric | 1-0 | Catalan | 12th Nova Gorica Open A |
| May 2005 | Zdenko Kozul | Ante Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Djakovo Open A |
| Nov 2004 | Zdenko Kozul | Ante Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-CRO |
| Sep 2004 | Zdenko Kozul | Ante Saric | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-CRO |
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What is the head-to-head score between Zdenko Kozul and Ante Saric?
In 28 recorded games, Zdenko Kozul has 14 wins, Ante Saric has 0 wins, and they have drawn 14 times.
How many times have Zdenko Kozul and Ante Saric played each other?
Our database records 28 games between them, from Sep 2004 to May 2024.
What openings do Zdenko Kozul and Ante Saric play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (3 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.