Prepare against Daniel Savidge
United Kingdom · World #14,431 classical · FIDE ID 450332
Our database contains 71 games by Daniel Savidge, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Savidge's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Savidge 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 | 2,111 | 2,180 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 1,898 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,093 | 2,097 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 29 | 17 | 25 | 40.8% |
| As White | 35 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 36 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Savidge's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Savidge's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 7 | 20.0% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Savidge usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Savidge usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Savidge usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 20% of White games, 28.6% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Savidge usually continues Bb2 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Savidge usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Savidge usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 25.0% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 7 | 38.9% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 27.8% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Daniel Savidge's chess games
All 71 games by Daniel Savidge in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 29 wins, 17 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Jacob Connor Boswell | 2,274 | ch-ENG | B20 |
| Apr 2020 | Dominic Foord | 2,267 | chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | C45 |
| Feb 2023 | Elmira Mirzoeva | 2,261 | chT2-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | B12 |
| Jun 2024 | Jan Murawski | 2,134 | ch-ENG | A42 |
| Jun 2020 | Jacob Watson | 2,095 | chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,973 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,173 |
| Scottish Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,093 |
| Scottish Int Open | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,075 |
| ch-ENG | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 2,266 |
| English Open | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,148 |
| Birmingham Open | 2020 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,990 |
| Bolton Lamb Memorial | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,149 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Savidge's chess games?
71 games by Daniel Savidge, from Sep 2017 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 Daniel Savidge has played.
What does Daniel Savidge play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Daniel Savidge opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.b3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Savidge answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Daniel Savidge play as White?
As White, Daniel Savidge's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Savidge play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Savidge most often plays: Dutch Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Daniel Savidge's FIDE rating?
Daniel Savidge is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid and 2,093 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Daniel Savidge played?
Our database contains 71 games by Daniel Savidge, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 17 draws, 25 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Savidge?
71 games by Daniel Savidge 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.