Prepare against Arsenijs Savicevs
FM · LVA · World #6,877 classical · FIDE ID 11617489
When preparing against Arsenijs Savicevs, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 294 games by Arsenijs Savicevs, covering Mar 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Arsenijs Savicevs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arsenijs Savicevs 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 | 2,228 | 2,301 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,339 | 2,339 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,268 | 2,305 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 294 | 101 | 53 | 140 | 34.4% |
| As White | 149 | 52 | 23 | 74 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 145 | 49 | 30 | 66 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arsenijs Savicevs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arsenijs Savicevs's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 77.2% | 44.3% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 17.4% | 40.4% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 44.3% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Savicevs usually continues Nf3 (45.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Savicevs usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Savicevs usually continues d4 (31.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 40.4% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Savicevs usually continues b3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Savicevs usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Savicevs usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 86.4% | 50.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 8.6% | 14.3% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Arsenijs Savicevs's chess games
All 294 games by Arsenijs Savicevs in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - Sep 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: 101 wins, 53 draws, 140 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 8/8/11 | 29.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Daniel Fridman | 2,578 | 2026. gada Rīgas atklātais čempionāts ātrajā šahā | B12 |
| Jun 2026 | Vitaly Sivuk | 2,511 | V Chess Festival Cesis | E49 |
| Jun 2025 | Vilka Sipila | 2,465 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Nov 2023 | Aksel Bu Kvaloy | 2,457 | Wch U16 | B51 |
| Feb 2024 | Linus Johansson | 2,434 | Kragero Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 59 | 16 | 2,005 |
| 2026. gada Latvijas čempionāts blicā | 2026 | 20 | 10 | 2,193 |
| Gipslis Memorial Blitz | 2021 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,030 |
| Kragero Open | 2024 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,247 |
| Mikhail Tal Blitz | 2020 | 15 | 7 | 1,837 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 14 | 7 | 2,096 |
| World Youth Open U16 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,291 |
| Sveshnikov Memorial Open | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,685 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arsenijs Savicevs's chess games?
294 games by Arsenijs Savicevs, from Mar 2017 to Sep 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 Arsenijs Savicevs has played.
What does Arsenijs Savicevs play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Arsenijs Savicevs opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arsenijs Savicevs answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...a6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Arsenijs Savicevs play as White?
As White, Arsenijs Savicevs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arsenijs Savicevs play as Black?
As Black, Arsenijs Savicevs most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 145 games.
What is Arsenijs Savicevs's FIDE rating?
Arsenijs Savicevs is currently rated 2,228 in classical chess, 2,339 in rapid and 2,268 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (May 2024).
How many games has Arsenijs Savicevs played?
Our database contains 294 games by Arsenijs Savicevs, covering Mar 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 53 draws, 140 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arsenijs Savicevs?
294 games by Arsenijs Savicevs 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.