Prepare against Matvei Savelev
Belarus · World #9,434 classical · FIDE ID 13523520
Our database contains 109 games by Matvei Savelev, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 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 | 2,179 | 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 | 109 | 42 | 31 | 36 | 38.5% |
| As White | 53 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 56 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 33.9% |
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 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 77.4% | 57.3% |
| c4 | 8 | 15.1% | 81.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 57.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Savelev usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …d5 (22% 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 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 69.6% | 59.4% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 26.1% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Matvei Savelev's chess games
All 109 games by Matvei Savelev in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - Aug 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: 42 wins, 31 draws, 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A92 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| 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 U18 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,841 |
| Minsk Kupreichik Memorial Open | 2024 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,852 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matvei Savelev's chess games?
109 games by Matvei Savelev, from Sep 2019 to Aug 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 53 games with White in our database, Matvei Savelev opens with 1.d4 (77% 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 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% 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 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matvei Savelev play as Black?
As Black, Matvei Savelev most often plays: Caro-Kann: Main Line (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Matvei Savelev's FIDE rating?
Matvei Savelev is currently rated 2,179 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 109 games by Matvei Savelev, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 31 draws, 36 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matvei Savelev?
109 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.