Prepare against Aleksandrs Saveljevs
LVA · World #21,236 classical · FIDE ID 11601779
Our database contains 52 games by Aleksandrs Saveljevs, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandrs Saveljevs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandrs Saveljevs 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 | 2,047 | 2,059 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 2,047 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 10 | 12 | 30 | 19.2% |
| As White | 26 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 15.4% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandrs Saveljevs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandrs Saveljevs's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 28.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 28.8% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Saveljevs usually continues Nc3 (21.9% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Saveljevs usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Saveljevs usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Aleksandrs Saveljevs's chess games
All 52 games by Aleksandrs Saveljevs 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: 10 wins, 12 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 2/3/11 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Tamer Ismail | 2,112 | 9th Sitges Sunway Open | A37 |
| Mar 2022 | Alessandro Granaldi | 2,110 | Cattolica Primavera Open | B02 |
| Mar 2022 | Hersh Singh | 2,100 | Cattolica Primavera Open | A65 |
| Aug 2023 | Krzysztof Checiak | 2,001 | Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open A | B36 |
| May 2024 | Robert Skytte | 1,918 | Norway Chess Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,973 |
| Cattolica Primavera Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,056 |
| 20th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2023 | 8 | 1 | 1,753 |
| Norway Chess Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,074 |
| 9th Sitges Sunway Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 2,202 |
| ch-LAT | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,021 |
| 4th Munich Whitsun Open A | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,893 |
| 11th Riga Tech Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 2,104 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandrs Saveljevs's chess games?
52 games by Aleksandrs Saveljevs, 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 Aleksandrs Saveljevs has played.
What does Aleksandrs Saveljevs play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Aleksandrs Saveljevs opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandrs Saveljevs answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Aleksandrs Saveljevs play as White?
As White, Aleksandrs Saveljevs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandrs Saveljevs play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandrs Saveljevs most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Aleksandrs Saveljevs's FIDE rating?
Aleksandrs Saveljevs is currently rated 2,047 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,059 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Aleksandrs Saveljevs played?
Our database contains 52 games by Aleksandrs Saveljevs, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 12 draws, 30 losses (19.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandrs Saveljevs?
52 games by Aleksandrs Saveljevs 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.