Zoran Jovanovic vs Ante Saric
GM Zoran Jovanovic (2485) · GM Ante Saric (2465)
Zoran Jovanovic and Ante Saric have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2003 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Jovanovic leads 3 wins to 0, with 17 draws (15% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 28 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Jovanovic | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jovanovic with White | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Saric with White | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Jovanovic | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 20 | 3 | 17 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Jovanovic | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | A Saric | Zo CRO Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 34th TCh-CRO Div 1a |
| Sep 2024 | Ante Saric | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22nd chT-BIH |
| Dec 2022 | Ante Saric | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-CRO |
| Dec 2021 | Zoran Jovanovic | Ante Saric | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | ch-CRO |
| Jun 2019 | Zoran Jovanovic | Ante Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 33rd Pula Open |
| Apr 2019 | Ante Saric | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | ch-CRO |
| Apr 2018 | Ante Saric | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | ch-CRO |
| May 2017 | Ante Saric | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-CRO |
| Jan 2016 | Zoran Jovanovic | Ante Saric | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | ch-CRO 13th |
| Jan 2015 | Ante Saric | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-CRO |
| May 2014 | Ante Saric | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | chT-CRO |
| Jan 2013 | Ante Saric | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-CRO 13th |
| Jan 2012 | Ante Saric | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-CRO 12th |
| Apr 2010 | Zoran Jovanovic | Ante Saric | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Stari Mikanovci Jaric Memorial |
| Jun 2009 | Ante Saric | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8th chT-BIH |
| Jun 2008 | Ante Saric | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 7th chT-BIH |
| May 2006 | Ante Saric | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Djakovo Open A |
| Nov 2004 | Ante Saric | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | ch-CRO |
| Jan 2004 | Ante Saric | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | 10th Bosnjaci Open |
| Jun 2003 | Zoran Jovanovic | Ante Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 17th Pula Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Zoran Jovanovic and Ante Saric?
In 20 recorded games, Zoran Jovanovic has 3 wins, Ante Saric has 0 wins, and they have drawn 17 times.
How many times have Zoran Jovanovic and Ante Saric played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Jun 2003 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Zoran Jovanovic and Ante Saric play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (3 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.