Prepare against Marko Savli
SVN · World #78,359 classical · FIDE ID 14609908
When preparing against Marko Savli, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%).
Our database contains 68 games by Marko Savli, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marko Savli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marko Savli 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 | 1,795 | 1,800 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,780 | 1,780 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 20 | 11 | 37 | 29.4% |
| As White | 35 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 33 | 9 | 2 | 22 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marko Savli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marko Savli's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 85.7% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 14.3% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Savli usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Savli usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Savli usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Savli usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Savli usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games) — Savli usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 76.9% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Marko Savli's chess games
All 68 games by Marko Savli in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 20 wins, 11 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Goran Sabol | 1,963 | Kozje Open 2nd | E24 |
| Feb 2010 | Flavij Nardin | 1,963 | 15th Nova Gorica Open B | D61 |
| Jul 2009 | Ivan Grobovsek | 1,912 | ch-SLO qual | D32 |
| Oct 2012 | Nejc Amon | 1,798 | 2nd Fiesa Open | A57 |
| Aug 2011 | Niko Omerzel | 1,712 | Lucija Open 3rd | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-SLO West | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,763 |
| 16th Nova Gorica Open A | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,724 |
| ch-SLO qual | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,596 |
| 10th Portoroz Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,581 |
| 15th Nova Gorica Open B | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 1,818 |
| 2nd Fiesa Open | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,820 |
| Kozje Open 2nd | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,896 |
| Lucija Open 3rd | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 1,848 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marko Savli's chess games?
68 games by Marko Savli, from Nov 2009 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 Marko Savli has played.
What does Marko Savli play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Marko Savli opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marko Savli answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Marko Savli play as White?
As White, Marko Savli's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marko Savli play as Black?
As Black, Marko Savli most often plays: French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Marko Savli's FIDE rating?
Marko Savli is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess, 1,780 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,800 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Marko Savli played?
Our database contains 68 games by Marko Savli, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 11 draws, 37 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marko Savli?
68 games by Marko Savli 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.