Prepare against Marios Savva
Cyprus · World #75,745 classical · FIDE ID 4262344
When preparing against Marios Savva, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Marios Savva, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marios Savva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marios Savva 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 | 1,803 | 1,852 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,882 | 1,887 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,852 | 1,857 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 41.2% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marios Savva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marios Savva's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Savva usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Savva usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Savva usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Marios Savva's chess games
All 34 games by Marios Savva in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 14 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Canard Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Yoel Estarling Polanco Nunez | 2,222 | Online Olym Div3 D | B51 |
| Apr 2022 | Stelios Abatzidis | 1,826 | ch-CYP | C03 |
| Jan 2020 | Christianna Markidou | 1,759 | Lympia ch-Cyprus Open | C61 |
| Aug 2021 | Giancarlo Berardi | 1,757 | Online Olympiad Div4 C | B31 |
| Feb 2022 | Samuel Johannes Constantinou | 1,738 | ch-CYP Open | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Olympiad Div4 C | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,906 |
| Online Olym Div3 D | 2021 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,949 |
| Lympia ch-Cyprus Open | 2020 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,939 |
| ch-CYP Open | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 1,763 |
| ch-CYP | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,759 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marios Savva's chess games?
34 games by Marios Savva, from Oct 2015 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 Marios Savva has played.
What does Marios Savva play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Marios Savva opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marios Savva answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marios Savva play as White?
As White, Marios Savva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marios Savva play as Black?
As Black, Marios Savva most often plays: King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Marios Savva's FIDE rating?
Marios Savva is currently rated 1,803 in classical chess, 1,882 in rapid and 1,852 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,852 (May 2024).
How many games has Marios Savva played?
Our database contains 34 games by Marios Savva, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marios Savva?
34 games by Marios Savva 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.