Prepare against Aleksandar Savanovic
IM · Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #3,365 classical · FIDE ID 914932
Our database contains 1,041 games by Aleksandar Savanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandar Savanovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandar Savanovic before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,324 | 2,450 | Jun 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,442 | 2,464 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,372 | 2,435 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,041 | 369 | 379 | 293 | 35.4% |
| As White | 513 | 199 | 189 | 125 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 528 | 170 | 190 | 168 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandar Savanovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandar Savanovic's side.
First moves as White (513 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 401 | 78.2% | 58.4% |
| Nf3 | 73 | 14.2% | 63.7% |
| d4 | 29 | 5.7% | 19.0% |
| b3 | 9 | 1.8% | 77.8% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 58.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Savanovic usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Savanovic usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Savanovic usually continues d4 (56.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 63.7% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Savanovic usually continues c4 (63.0% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Savanovic usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Savanovic usually continues e4 (91.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (254 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 189 | 74.4% | 53.2% |
| c5 | 37 | 14.6% | 45.9% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 7.9% | 67.5% |
| c6 | 8 | 3.1% | 18.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 124 | 68.9% | 48.8% |
| Nf6 | 38 | 21.1% | 57.9% |
| f5 | 16 | 8.9% | 65.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Aleksandar Savanovic's chess games
All 1,041 games by Aleksandar Savanovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 369 wins, 379 draws, 293 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 52 | 18/14/20 | 34.6% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 14/13/8 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 26 | 6/1/19 | 23.1% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25 | 11/10/4 | 44.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 25 | 9/12/4 | 36.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 20 | 8/10/2 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 20 | 4/9/7 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 9/7/1 | 52.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 66 | 20/22/24 | 30.3% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 38 | 10/16/12 | 26.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 27 | 11/9/7 | 40.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 27 | 11/9/7 | 40.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 26 | 8/12/6 | 30.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 26 | 6/10/10 | 23.1% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 22 | 6/10/6 | 27.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| E14 | English Opening | 21 | 5/9/7 | 23.8% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 20 | 10/7/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,660 | Titled Tue | D15 |
| May 2020 | Nils Grandelius | 2,651 | Titled Tue | B99 |
| Aug 2018 | Eric Hansen | 2,629 | Titled Tue | B94 |
| Aug 1999 | Igor Novikov | 2,614 | Ikaros Open | D56 |
| May 2020 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,612 | Titled Tue | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 242 | 109 | 2,300 |
| chT-YUG | 1999 | 47 | 19.5 | 2,347 |
| chT-SCG | 2004 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,429 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 18 | 12 | 2,388 |
| chT-BIH | 2004 | 18 | 8 | 2,451 |
| chT-Srpska Republic 1st League | 2014 | 16 | 11 | 2,500 |
| ch-YUG sf | 1996 | 14 | 7 | 2,354 |
| Travnik Open | 2024 | 13 | 10 | 2,391 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandar Savanovic's chess games?
1,041 games by Aleksandar Savanovic, from Apr 2003 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Aleksandar Savanovic has played.
What does Aleksandar Savanovic play on the first move as White?
Across 513 games with White in our database, Aleksandar Savanovic opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandar Savanovic answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Aleksandar Savanovic play as White?
As White, Aleksandar Savanovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (52 games, 34.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (35 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (26 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 513 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandar Savanovic play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandar Savanovic most often plays: Indian Defense (66 games, 30.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (38 games, 26.3% win rate); Scotch Game (27 games, 40.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 528 games.
What is Aleksandar Savanovic's FIDE rating?
Aleksandar Savanovic is currently rated 2,324 in classical chess, 2,442 in rapid and 2,372 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,450 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Aleksandar Savanovic played?
Our database contains 1,041 games by Aleksandar Savanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 369 wins, 379 draws, 293 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandar Savanovic?
1,041 games by Aleksandar Savanovic reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.