Prepare against Matvei Savelev
Belarus · World #10,628 classical · FIDE ID 13523520
When preparing against Matvei Savelev, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 111 games by Matvei Savelev, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Matvei Savelev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matvei Savelev 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 | 2,161 | 2,202 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,094 | 2,267 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,080 | 2,171 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 43 | 31 | 37 | 38.7% |
| As White | 54 | 23 | 15 | 16 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 57 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matvei Savelev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matvei Savelev's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 77.8% | 56.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 14.8% | 81.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Savelev usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Savelev usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Savelev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 81.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Savelev usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Savelev usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …a6 (13% of these games) — Savelev usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 60.7% | 41.2% |
| e6 | 11 | 39.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 66.7% | 59.4% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 29.2% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Matvei Savelev's chess games
All 111 games by Matvei Savelev in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - Sep 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: 43 wins, 31 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A92 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Ethan Vaz | 2,446 | World Youth U16 Olympiad | E71 |
| Sep 2024 | Alisher Begmuratov | 2,395 | Moscow Botvinnik Memorial Cup | E11 |
| Feb 2024 | Maxim Lavrov | 2,344 | Minsk Bronstein 100 Memorial Open | B10 |
| Jan 2026 | Sapar Batyrov | 2,312 | Orsha Masters 2 | A41 |
| Apr 2026 | Semen Rumyantsev | 2,311 | FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | O16 | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,970 |
| Minsk Open | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,120 |
| Orsha Masters 2 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,251 |
| ch-BLR sf | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,906 |
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,376 |
| Moscow Botvinnik Memorial Cup | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,408 |
| ch-BLR U20 | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,972 |
| ch-BLR U18 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,841 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matvei Savelev's chess games?
111 games by Matvei Savelev, from Sep 2019 to Sep 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 Matvei Savelev has played.
What does Matvei Savelev play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Matvei Savelev opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matvei Savelev answers 1...c6 (61% of games), 1...e6 (39% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Matvei Savelev play as White?
As White, Matvei Savelev's most-played openings in our database are: London System (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matvei Savelev play as Black?
As Black, Matvei Savelev most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Matvei Savelev's FIDE rating?
Matvei Savelev is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess, 2,094 in rapid and 2,080 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Matvei Savelev played?
Our database contains 111 games by Matvei Savelev, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 31 draws, 37 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matvei Savelev?
111 games by Matvei Savelev 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.