Prepare against Nicholas W Savage
United Kingdom · World #36,129 classical · FIDE ID 417157
Our database contains 219 games by Nicholas W Savage, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicholas W Savage's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicholas W Savage 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 | 1,953 | 2,134 | May 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 219 | 67 | 78 | 74 | 30.6% |
| As White | 115 | 42 | 37 | 36 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 104 | 25 | 41 | 38 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicholas W Savage's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicholas W Savage's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 106 | 92.2% | 51.9% |
| e4 | 6 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.6% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Savage usually continues c4 (47.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Savage usually continues c4 (61.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Savage usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Savage usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Savage usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Savage usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 64.9% | 32.4% |
| c5 | 18 | 31.6% | 52.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 100.0% | 46.3% |
Nicholas W Savage's chess games
All 219 games by Nicholas W Savage 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: 67 wins, 78 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A21 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | Alan B Merry | 2,310 | Bedford e2e4 Open | A20 |
| Jun 2011 | Ivan David | 2,214 | Gatwick e2e4 Open A | D08 |
| Jul 2016 | Brandon G I Clarke | 2,192 | West Bromwich 4NCL Open A 9th | C77 |
| Jan 2016 | Nicholas Tavoularis | 2,191 | 6th Wetherby 4NCL Open A | A87 |
| Nov 2010 | Manuel Perez Carballo | 2,160 | chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Wycombe e2e4 Open 03 | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 2,056 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,157 |
| Gatwick e2e4 int Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,078 |
| London e2e4 Diamond Jubilee Open | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,989 |
| chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,056 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Open | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,914 |
| Coventry e2e4 Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,989 |
| chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,375 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicholas W Savage's chess games?
219 games by Nicholas W Savage, 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 Nicholas W Savage has played.
What does Nicholas W Savage play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Nicholas W Savage opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicholas W Savage answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nicholas W Savage play as White?
As White, Nicholas W Savage's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Catalan (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicholas W Savage play as Black?
As Black, Nicholas W Savage most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Nicholas W Savage's FIDE rating?
Nicholas W Savage is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,134 (May 2011).
How many games has Nicholas W Savage played?
Our database contains 219 games by Nicholas W Savage, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 78 draws, 74 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicholas W Savage?
219 games by Nicholas W Savage 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.