Prepare against Boris Savchenko
GM · Russia · World #853 classical · FIDE ID 4147332
When preparing against Boris Savchenko, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon as Black, 35.2% over 71 games.
Our database contains 4,023 games by Boris Savchenko, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Boris Savchenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boris Savchenko 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 | 2,466 | 2,655 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,494 | 2,727 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,486 | 2,734 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,023 | 2,080 | 892 | 1,051 | 51.7% |
| As White | 2,029 | 1,156 | 427 | 446 | 57.0% |
| As Black | 1,994 | 924 | 465 | 605 | 46.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boris Savchenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boris Savchenko's side.
First moves as White (2,029 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,489 | 73.4% | 67.3% |
| d4 | 217 | 10.7% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 130 | 6.4% | 63.8% |
| c4 | 128 | 6.3% | 69.9% |
| Nc3 | 16 | 0.8% | 68.8% |
| b3 | 14 | 0.7% | 60.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 67.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Savchenko usually continues Nf3 (68.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Savchenko usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Savchenko usually continues d4 (72.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Savchenko usually continues c4 (66.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Savchenko usually continues c4 (70.7% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Savchenko usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (847 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 526 | 62.1% | 59.6% |
| e6 | 163 | 19.2% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 44 | 5.2% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 43 | 5.1% | 62.8% |
| c6 | 25 | 3.0% | 74.0% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 2.0% | 55.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (783 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 552 | 70.5% | 56.4% |
| e6 | 90 | 11.5% | 64.4% |
| d5 | 85 | 10.9% | 52.4% |
| g6 | 25 | 3.2% | 54.0% |
| d6 | 13 | 1.7% | 80.8% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 0.6% | 20.0% |
Boris Savchenko's chess games
All 4,023 games by Boris Savchenko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 2,080 wins, 892 draws, 1,051 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 296 | 159/68/69 | 53.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 154 | 87/25/42 | 56.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 71 | 49/9/13 | 69.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 68 | 36/18/14 | 52.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 61 | 39/8/14 | 63.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 57 | 29/11/17 | 50.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 51 | 37/2/12 | 72.5% |
| D00 | London System | 50 | 32/12/6 | 64.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 47 | 25/10/12 | 53.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 45 | 24/14/7 | 53.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 156 | 61/38/57 | 39.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 113 | 56/28/29 | 49.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 112 | 49/29/34 | 43.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 106 | 52/22/32 | 49.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 83 | 39/18/26 | 47.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 76 | 36/19/21 | 47.4% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 71 | 25/19/27 | 35.2% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 69 | 43/9/17 | 62.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 64 | 28/18/18 | 43.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 63 | 37/10/16 | 58.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,802 | 5th Wch Blitz | B37 |
| Nov 2010 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,791 | 5th Wch Blitz | D32 |
| Sep 2014 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,789 | 68th ch-Moscow Blitz | B94 |
| Jan 2016 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,785 | Titled Tue | A46 |
| Jan 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,770 | Titled Arena 2nd Jan | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 675 | 451 | 2,575 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 103 | 53 | 2,550 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 96 | 51.5 | 2,596 |
| ch-RUS blitz | 2019 | 80 | 52.5 | 2,643 |
| ch-RUS rapid | 2019 | 59 | 38 | 2,623 |
| chT-TUR | 2016 | 51 | 28 | 2,575 |
| Moscow Open A | 2015 | 42 | 28 | 2,592 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 41 | 23.5 | 2,533 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Pavel Ponkratov (20 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (20 games) · Zhamsaran Tsydypov (19 games) · Denis Khismatullin (19 games) · Grigoriy Oparin (19 games) · Vadim Zvjaginsev (18 games) · Dmitry Bocharov (18 games) · Vladislav Artemiev (18 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boris Savchenko's chess games?
4,023 games by Boris Savchenko, from Apr 2003 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 Boris Savchenko has played.
What does Boris Savchenko play on the first move as White?
Across 2,029 games with White in our database, Boris Savchenko opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boris Savchenko answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Boris Savchenko play as White?
As White, Boris Savchenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (296 games, 53.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (154 games, 56.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (71 games, 69.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,029 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boris Savchenko play as Black?
As Black, Boris Savchenko most often plays: Indian Defense (156 games, 39.1% win rate); Sicilian (113 games, 49.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (112 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,994 games.
What is Boris Savchenko's FIDE rating?
Boris Savchenko is currently rated 2,466 in classical chess, 2,494 in rapid and 2,486 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,655 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Boris Savchenko played?
Our database contains 4,023 games by Boris Savchenko, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 2,080 wins, 892 draws, 1,051 losses (51.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boris Savchenko?
4,023 games by Boris Savchenko 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.