Prepare against Bora Savran
CM · Türkiye · World #19,882 classical · FIDE ID 51619628
When preparing against Bora Savran, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 288 games by Bora Savran, covering Sep 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Bora Savran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bora Savran 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 | 2,059 | 2,084 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,004 | 2,004 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 2,032 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 288 | 112 | 13 | 163 | 38.9% |
| As White | 139 | 61 | 9 | 69 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 149 | 51 | 4 | 94 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bora Savran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bora Savran's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 51.1% | 50.7% |
| d4 | 62 | 44.6% | 42.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 50.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Savran usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Savran usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Savran usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 42.7% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Savran usually continues c4 (44.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Savran usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Savran usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 59 | 84.3% | 39.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| a5 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 89.7% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Bora Savran's chess games
All 288 games by Bora Savran in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 112 wins, 13 draws, 163 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 24 | 10/1/13 | 41.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 4/0/14 | 22.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/0/9 | 30.8% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C94 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E07 | Catalan | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Alexandr Fier | 2,572 | Titled Tue | D35 |
| Mar 2026 | Yahli Sokolovsky | 2,555 | Titled Tue | A41 |
| Mar 2026 | Jakub Kosakowski | 2,536 | Titled Tue | A06 |
| Jul 2026 | Sankalp Gupta | 2,535 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | C07 |
| May 2026 | Stelios Halkias | 2,505 | Titled Tuesday | B54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 117 | 50.5 | 2,269 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 97 | 34 | 2,105 |
| ch-TUR U07/12 | 2023 | 11 | 9 | 1,720 |
| Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U12 Open | 2026 | 10 | 8 | 2,093 |
| 9th Mersin Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,216 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,210 |
| 12th Cesme Open A 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 1 | 1,971 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 2,267 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bora Savran's chess games?
288 games by Bora Savran, from Sep 2022 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 Bora Savran has played.
What does Bora Savran play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Bora Savran opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bora Savran answers 1...e5 (84% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...a5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Bora Savran play as White?
As White, Bora Savran's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Catalan (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bora Savran play as Black?
As Black, Bora Savran most often plays: Réti Opening (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Vienna Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 149 games.
What is Bora Savran's FIDE rating?
Bora Savran is currently rated 2,059 in classical chess, 2,004 in rapid and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,084 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Bora Savran played?
Our database contains 288 games by Bora Savran, covering Sep 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 13 draws, 163 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bora Savran?
288 games by Bora Savran 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.