Zoran Jovanovic vs Ivan Saric
GM Zoran Jovanovic (2485) · GM Ivan Saric (2623)
Zoran Jovanovic and Ivan Saric have played 26 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2006 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Jovanovic leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 17 draws (35% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Philidor (6 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Jovanovic | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jovanovic with White | 12 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| Saric with White | 14 | 1 | 9 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Jovanovic | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 26 | 3 | 17 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Jovanovic | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Ivan Saric | Zo CRO Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Grand Prix CCF |
| Jan 2026 | Zo CRO Jovanovic | Ivan Saric | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Grand Prix CCF |
| Dec 2022 | Ivan Saric | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-CRO |
| May 2022 | Ivan Saric | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzowitsch Defense | CRO Cup |
| Dec 2021 | Zoran Jovanovic | Ivan Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-CRO |
| Apr 2019 | Ivan Saric | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | ch-CRO |
| Nov 2018 | Zoran Jovanovic | Ivan Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Zagreb Peace |
| Apr 2018 | Ivan Saric | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-CRO |
| May 2017 | Ivan Saric | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | CRO Cup |
| Apr 2017 | Ivan Saric | Zoran Jovanovic | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | ch-CRO |
| Jan 2016 | Zoran Jovanovic | Ivan Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-CRO 13th |
| May 2013 | Ivan Saric | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | 22nd chT-CRO Cup |
| Jan 2013 | Ivan Saric | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | ch-CRO 13th |
| May 2012 | Zoran Jovanovic | Ivan Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 21st CRO Cup |
| Jan 2012 | Ivan Saric | Zoran Jovanovic | 1-0 | Philidor | ch-CRO 12th |
| Jan 2011 | Zoran Jovanovic | Ivan Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | ch-CRO |
| Sep 2010 | Zoran Jovanovic | Ivan Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 19th chT-CRO 1A |
| Apr 2010 | Ivan Saric | Zoran Jovanovic | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Stari Mikanovci Jaric Memorial |
| Jan 2010 | Zoran Jovanovic | Ivan Saric | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | ch-CRO 10th |
| Dec 2009 | Zoran Jovanovic | Ivan Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 16th Zadar Open A |
| Sep 2009 | Ivan Saric | Zoran Jovanovic | 1-0 | Sicilian | 18th chT-CRO 1A |
| Jan 2009 | Ivan Saric | Zoran Jovanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-CRO |
| Jan 2008 | Zoran Jovanovic | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-CRO |
| Jun 2007 | Ivan Saric | Zoran Jovanovic | 0-1 | Philidor | 21st Pula Open |
| Jun 2007 | Zoran Jovanovic | Ivan Saric | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6th chT-BIH |
| Nov 2006 | Zoran Jovanovic | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-CRO |
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What is the head-to-head score between Zoran Jovanovic and Ivan Saric?
In 26 recorded games, Zoran Jovanovic has 3 wins, Ivan Saric has 6 wins, and they have drawn 17 times.
How many times have Zoran Jovanovic and Ivan Saric played each other?
Our database records 26 games between them, from Nov 2006 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Zoran Jovanovic and Ivan Saric play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Philidor (6 games), followed by the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.