Prepare against Lev P. Savolainen
FM · Russia · World #38,519 classical · FIDE ID 4135792
Our database contains 265 games by Lev P. Savolainen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lev P. Savolainen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lev P. Savolainen 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 | 1,942 | 2,202 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,966 | 2,211 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 2,172 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 265 | 99 | 63 | 103 | 37.4% |
| As White | 127 | 52 | 30 | 45 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 138 | 47 | 33 | 58 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lev P. Savolainen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lev P. Savolainen's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 125 | 98.4% | 52.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Savolainen usually continues c4 (43.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Savolainen usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Savolainen usually continues e4 (61.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Savolainen usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 54 | 100.0% | 49.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 33 | 62.3% | 48.5% |
| d5 | 16 | 30.2% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 7.5% | 25.0% |
Lev P. Savolainen's chess games
All 265 games by Lev P. Savolainen 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: 99 wins, 63 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E04 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A33 | English Opening | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Mika Karttunen | 2,430 | Jyvaskyla Olkinuora Memorial | D05 |
| Jun 2018 | Natalia Zhukova | 2,380 | Minsk Kupreichik Memorial Open | D35 |
| Feb 2014 | Alexey Gubajdullin | 2,359 | ch-Karelia | E04 |
| Jan 2003 | Heikki Lehtinen | 2,357 | Tampere Open 2 | A41 |
| Jan 2000 | Miika Maki Uuro | 2,341 | Tampere Open 2 | E34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Karelia | 2014 | 30 | 15 | 2,118 |
| Karelian Autumn | 2012 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,110 |
| Tampere Open 2 | 2003 | 12 | 4 | 2,089 |
| 24th Wch Seniors 65 | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 1,999 |
| Minsk Kupreichik Memorial Open | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,138 |
| Joensuu We JoeSK | 2008 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,148 |
| Petrozavodsk A2 | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,274 |
| 65th ch-Karelia | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,212 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lev P. Savolainen's chess games?
265 games by Lev P. Savolainen, 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 Lev P. Savolainen has played.
What does Lev P. Savolainen play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Lev P. Savolainen opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lev P. Savolainen answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Lev P. Savolainen play as White?
As White, Lev P. Savolainen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lev P. Savolainen play as Black?
As Black, Lev P. Savolainen most often plays: Slav Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is Lev P. Savolainen's FIDE rating?
Lev P. Savolainen is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,966 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Lev P. Savolainen played?
Our database contains 265 games by Lev P. Savolainen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 63 draws, 103 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lev P. Savolainen?
265 games by Lev P. Savolainen 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.