Prepare against Ivan Savic
Serbia · World #39,345 classical · FIDE ID 918393
When preparing against Ivan Savic, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Ivan Savic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Savic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Savic 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 | 1,938 | 2,110 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,958 | 2,048 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 27.9% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 25 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Savic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Savic's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.6% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Savic usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Savic usually continues Nc3 (90.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Savic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Ivan Savic's chess games
All 43 games by Ivan Savic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 12 wins, 17 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D54 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Ranko Djuric | 2,102 | chT-SRB2 South CS | B26 |
| Oct 2014 | Jovan Zivic | 2,030 | chT-SRB Central qual | C10 |
| Oct 2017 | Dragoslav Jovanovic | 1,995 | chT3-SRB South | C43 |
| Apr 2015 | Veljko Ivanovic | 1,978 | Nis Open B | B26 |
| Apr 2015 | Tamara Petrovic | 1,929 | Nis Open B | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nis Open B | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,090 |
| Nis Palilula | 2022 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,815 |
| chT2-SRB South | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,094 |
| chT3-SRB South | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 2,069 |
| chT-SRB Central qual | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 2,035 |
| cupT-SRB Central Serbia | 2014 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,913 |
| chT-SRB2 South CS | 2012 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,149 |
| chT-SRB 3 South Playoff | 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2,241 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Savic's chess games?
43 games by Ivan Savic, from Apr 2003 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 Ivan Savic has played.
What does Ivan Savic play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Ivan Savic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Savic answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ivan Savic play as White?
As White, Ivan Savic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Savic play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Savic most often plays: Petrov's Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Ivan Savic's FIDE rating?
Ivan Savic is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess, 1,958 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Ivan Savic played?
Our database contains 43 games by Ivan Savic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 17 draws, 14 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Savic?
43 games by Ivan Savic 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.