Prepare against Alexander Savchuk
DEU · World #33,419 classical · FIDE ID 34617434
When preparing against Alexander Savchuk, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Alexander Savchuk, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Savchuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Savchuk 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 | 1,967 | 1,977 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 1,964 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,714 | 1,714 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 20 | 9 | 15 | 45.5% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 44.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Savchuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Savchuk's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Savchuk usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Savchuk usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Savchuk usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Savchuk usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Alexander Savchuk's chess games
All 44 games by Alexander Savchuk in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - 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: 20 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Ivan Maravic | 2,090 | ♞ Bratislavské šachové leto "A" štandard FIDE 3.8.-7.8.2026, 40. ročník Open Doprastav / Memoriál Ernesta Nového | — |
| Sep 2023 | Christian Leopold | 2,064 | 23rd Nuremberg Zabo Open | A49 |
| May 2024 | Lisa Sickmann | 1,980 | ch-GER U14 | B76 |
| Sep 2024 | Tizian Steiner | 1,897 | 6th Bamberg Open | B25 |
| May 2024 | Nico Aniol | 1,859 | ch-GER U14 | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U14 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,942 |
| 6th Bamberg Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,923 |
| 6th Fuerstenfeld U18 Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,444 |
| Kremnica Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,899 |
| 5th Fuerstenfeld U18 Open | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,370 |
| 23rd Nuremberg Zabo Open | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,886 |
| Munich Chess Festival 2026 | Open A | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,232 |
| ♞ Bratislavské šachové leto "A" štandard FIDE 3.8.-7.8.2026, 40. ročník Open Doprastav / Memoriál Ernesta Nového | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,490 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Savchuk's chess games?
44 games by Alexander Savchuk, from Aug 2022 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 Alexander Savchuk has played.
What does Alexander Savchuk play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Alexander Savchuk opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Savchuk answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alexander Savchuk play as White?
As White, Alexander Savchuk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Savchuk play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Savchuk most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Alexander Savchuk's FIDE rating?
Alexander Savchuk is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid and 1,714 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,977 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Alexander Savchuk played?
Our database contains 44 games by Alexander Savchuk, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Savchuk?
44 games by Alexander Savchuk 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.