Prepare against Luka Sakovich
FIDE · World #41,447 classical · FIDE ID 34168670
Our database contains 77 games by Luka Sakovich, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luka Sakovich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luka Sakovich 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 | 1,929 | 1,929 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,861 | 1,912 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,876 | 1,965 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 21 | 20 | 36 | 27.3% |
| As White | 37 | 12 | 7 | 18 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 40 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luka Sakovich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luka Sakovich's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 91.9% | 41.2% |
| f4 | 3 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 41.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Sakovich usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Sakovich usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Sakovich usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sakovich usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Sakovich usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nh6 (33% of these games) — Sakovich usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 92.9% | 57.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 68.4% | 26.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 31.6% | 41.7% |
Luka Sakovich's chess games
All 77 games by Luka Sakovich in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 21 wins, 20 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Emils Janis Mierins | 2,174 | Wch U18 Rapid | B43 |
| Oct 2022 | Arthur Muromtsev | 2,154 | 29th Chigorin Memorial | C68 |
| Mar 2023 | Katarina Tadic | 1,919 | 23rd ch-EU | B90 |
| Aug 2024 | Ivan Shepel | 1,750 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | C47 |
| Jun 2023 | Karen Tovmasyan | 1,748 | Wch U18 Rapid | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,690 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,822 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,841 |
| Wch U18 Blitz | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 1,609 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,829 |
| Wch U18 Rapid | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,997 |
| Chigorin Memorial 2024 | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,921 |
| Sevastopol Waltz Open | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,040 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luka Sakovich's chess games?
77 games by Luka Sakovich, from Jul 2014 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 Luka Sakovich has played.
What does Luka Sakovich play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Luka Sakovich opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.f4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luka Sakovich answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games).
What openings does Luka Sakovich play as White?
As White, Luka Sakovich's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luka Sakovich play as Black?
As Black, Luka Sakovich most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Luka Sakovich's FIDE rating?
Luka Sakovich is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess, 1,861 in rapid and 1,876 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,929 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Luka Sakovich played?
Our database contains 77 games by Luka Sakovich, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 20 draws, 36 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luka Sakovich?
77 games by Luka Sakovich 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.