Prepare against Dragan Savovic
Montenegro · World #25,264 classical · FIDE ID 905810
When preparing against Dragan Savovic, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 74 games by Dragan Savovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dragan Savovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dragan Savovic 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 | 2,016 | 2,285 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,144 | 2,203 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,129 | 2,181 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 29 | 15 | 30 | 39.2% |
| As White | 34 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 40 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dragan Savovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dragan Savovic's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 100.0% | 48.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.5% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Savovic usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Savovic usually continues Bc4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Savovic usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 87.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
Dragan Savovic's chess games
All 74 games by Dragan Savovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 15 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Dejan S Pavlovic | 2,289 | chT1-MNT | B25 |
| Sep 2009 | Mihailo Bukvic | 2,223 | chT-MNT | C75 |
| Apr 2010 | Jovan Pejovic | 2,212 | chT-MNT | C00 |
| Oct 2009 | Milorad J Knezevic | 2,212 | chT-MNT | B34 |
| Aug 2014 | Miodrag Cetkovic | 2,183 | chT-MNT 1st League | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-MNT | 2020 | 36 | 13.5 | 2,123 |
| chT-MNT 1st League | 2018 | 16 | 12 | 2,264 |
| MNT Team Cup | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 2,039 |
| chT-MNT 2nd League | 2008 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,317 |
| chT1-MNT | 2007 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,162 |
| MNT CupT | 2009 | 3 | 0 | 1,927 |
| Montenegro League 2026 | 1st | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,371 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dragan Savovic's chess games?
74 games by Dragan Savovic, from Apr 2003 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 Dragan Savovic has played.
What does Dragan Savovic play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Dragan Savovic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dragan Savovic answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (100% of games).
What openings does Dragan Savovic play as White?
As White, Dragan Savovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Bishop's Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dragan Savovic play as Black?
As Black, Dragan Savovic most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Dragan Savovic's FIDE rating?
Dragan Savovic is currently rated 2,016 in classical chess, 2,144 in rapid and 2,129 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,285 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Dragan Savovic played?
Our database contains 74 games by Dragan Savovic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 15 draws, 30 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dragan Savovic?
74 games by Dragan Savovic 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.