Prepare against Maksim Savanovic
Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #33,415 classical · FIDE ID 14415313
When preparing against Maksim Savanovic, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 26.9% over 26 games.
Our database contains 100 games by Maksim Savanovic, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maksim Savanovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksim Savanovic 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 | 2,147 | 2,157 | Feb 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,330 | 2,330 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,243 | 2,258 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 28 | 37 | 35 | 28.0% |
| As White | 49 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 24.5% |
| As Black | 51 | 16 | 20 | 15 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maksim Savanovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maksim Savanovic's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 98.0% | 42.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 42.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Savanovic usually continues Bf4 (31.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Savanovic usually continues Bf4 (60.7% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Savanovic usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Savanovic usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 72.7% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 22.7% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 64.0% | 34.4% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 32.0% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Maksim Savanovic's chess games
All 100 games by Maksim Savanovic in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 28 wins, 37 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 26 | 7/8/11 | 26.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D16 | Slav Defense | 13 | 1/5/7 | 7.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B05 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Marko Krivokapic | 2,405 | ch-Mediterranean 11th | B90 |
| Nov 2021 | Goran M Todorovic | 2,376 | 35th Belgrade Trophy | D02 |
| Dec 2022 | Siegfried Neuschmied | 2,269 | 11th Palmanova Open | A41 |
| Sep 2022 | Samuel Toniolo | 2,000 | Chioggia Open A 15th | D02 |
| Oct 2019 | Radenko Galic | 1,980 | Banja Luka Challenge 1 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 143th Novi Sad TS Mix | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,982 |
| 35th Belgrade Trophy | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,041 |
| Hvar Arsenal Open | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 2,036 |
| Banja Luka Challenge 1 | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,179 |
| 49th Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,864 |
| 12th ch-BIH | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,911 |
| 49th Rilton Cup | 2020 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,911 |
| 4th Banja Luka Challenge | 2020 | 6 | 4 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maksim Savanovic's chess games?
100 games by Maksim Savanovic, from Aug 2016 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 Maksim Savanovic has played.
What does Maksim Savanovic play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Maksim Savanovic opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksim Savanovic answers 1...c6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games).
What openings does Maksim Savanovic play as White?
As White, Maksim Savanovic's most-played openings in our database are: London System (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maksim Savanovic play as Black?
As Black, Maksim Savanovic most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Maksim Savanovic's FIDE rating?
Maksim Savanovic is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess, 2,330 in rapid and 2,243 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Maksim Savanovic played?
Our database contains 100 games by Maksim Savanovic, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 37 draws, 35 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maksim Savanovic?
100 games by Maksim Savanovic 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.