Prepare against Mihailo S Savic
Serbia · World #10,675 classical · FIDE ID 919934
When preparing against Mihailo S Savic, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 241 games by Mihailo S Savic, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mihailo S Savic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mihailo S Savic 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 | 2,159 | 2,250 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,194 | 2,195 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 241 | 83 | 80 | 78 | 34.4% |
| As White | 125 | 43 | 43 | 39 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 116 | 40 | 37 | 39 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mihailo S Savic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mihailo S Savic's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 118 | 94.4% | 53.4% |
| c4 | 5 | 4.0% | 20.0% |
| c3 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Savic usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Savic usually continues Nf3 (71.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Savic usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 20.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Savic usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Savic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Savic usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 40 | 66.7% | 42.5% |
| c5 | 15 | 25.0% | 46.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 62.2% | 73.9% |
| e6 | 7 | 18.9% | 71.4% |
| f5 | 5 | 13.5% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Mihailo S Savic's chess games
All 241 games by Mihailo S Savic in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 83 wins, 80 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 23 | 8/11/4 | 34.8% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 2/6/8 | 12.5% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Sasa Velickovic | 2,352 | chT-Belgrade | C06 |
| Apr 2017 | Mladen Rajkovic | 2,328 | ch-SRB U18 | C05 |
| Apr 2017 | Mihajlo Z Matovic | 2,315 | ch-SRB U18 | B51 |
| Apr 2017 | Vuk Zegarac | 2,304 | ch-SRB U20 | D01 |
| Sep 2017 | Vishwesh C Sai | 2,300 | Wch U18 | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Belgrade | 2020 | 40 | 21 | 2,141 |
| Belgrade Premier League | 2025 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,168 |
| ch-SRB U16 | 2016 | 16 | 10 | 2,037 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2022 | 15 | 9 | 2,205 |
| Wch U18 | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 2,082 |
| ch-SRB U18 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,207 |
| Wch U16 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,114 |
| Wch U08 | 2008 | 11 | 4 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mihailo S Savic's chess games?
241 games by Mihailo S Savic, from Oct 2008 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 Mihailo S Savic has played.
What does Mihailo S Savic play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Mihailo S Savic opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.c3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mihailo S Savic answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Mihailo S Savic play as White?
As White, Mihailo S Savic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mihailo S Savic play as Black?
As Black, Mihailo S Savic most often plays: French: Classical Variation (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Mihailo S Savic's FIDE rating?
Mihailo S Savic is currently rated 2,159 in classical chess and 2,194 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (May 2017).
How many games has Mihailo S Savic played?
Our database contains 241 games by Mihailo S Savic, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 80 draws, 78 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mihailo S Savic?
241 games by Mihailo S Savic 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.