Prepare against Bogdan Sava
Romania · World #24,810 classical · FIDE ID 1215841
Our database contains 61 games by Bogdan Sava, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bogdan Sava's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bogdan Sava 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 | 2,019 | 2,206 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,132 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 1,941 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 34.4% |
| As White | 31 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bogdan Sava's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bogdan Sava's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 41.9% | 46.2% |
| c4 | 12 | 38.7% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 9.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Sava usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Sava usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Sava usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 39% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Sava usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Sava usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Sava usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 66.7% | 81.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Bogdan Sava's chess games
All 61 games by Bogdan Sava in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Jul 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: 21 wins, 20 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Vladimir Doncea | 2,405 | ch-ROM | E66 |
| Feb 2011 | Daniel Baratosi | 2,372 | ch-ROM Open | B52 |
| Feb 2011 | Claudiu-Cristian Dobre | 2,362 | ch-ROM Open | A37 |
| Feb 2011 | Robert Hajbok | 2,264 | ch-ROM Open | A25 |
| Feb 2007 | Aurelian Ciobanu | 2,234 | ch-ROM | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2018 | 37 | 19 | 2,090 |
| ch-ROM Open | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,298 |
| chT2-ROM | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,178 |
| Iasi Open | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 2,049 |
| Iasi Sadoveanu Memorial | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bogdan Sava's chess games?
61 games by Bogdan Sava, from Jan 2005 to Jul 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 Bogdan Sava has played.
What does Bogdan Sava play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Bogdan Sava opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bogdan Sava answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Bogdan Sava play as White?
As White, Bogdan Sava's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bogdan Sava play as Black?
As Black, Bogdan Sava most often plays: Petrov's Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Bogdan Sava's FIDE rating?
Bogdan Sava is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Bogdan Sava played?
Our database contains 61 games by Bogdan Sava, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 20 draws, 20 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bogdan Sava?
61 games by Bogdan Sava 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.