Prepare against Panikos Savva
CM · Cyprus · World #48,943 classical · FIDE ID 5900077
When preparing against Panikos Savva, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 398 games by Panikos Savva, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Panikos Savva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Panikos Savva 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 | 1,897 | 2,101 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 2,068 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,984 | 2,043 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 398 | 178 | 86 | 134 | 44.7% |
| As White | 195 | 98 | 41 | 56 | 50.3% |
| As Black | 203 | 80 | 45 | 78 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Panikos Savva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Panikos Savva's side.
First moves as White (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 163 | 83.6% | 62.0% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 14.9% | 56.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 62.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Savva usually continues c4 (55.4% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Savva usually continues c4 (70.4% score)
- …f5 (2% of these games) — Savva usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Savva usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Savva usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Savva usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 98 | 89.9% | 54.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.8% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.8% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 90.0% | 49.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.3% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Panikos Savva's chess games
All 398 games by Panikos Savva in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 178 wins, 86 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 25 | 12/7/6 | 48.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 12/4/6 | 54.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 17 | 11/4/2 | 64.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| D66 | Semi-Slav Defense | 12 | 10/1/1 | 83.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 32 | 16/6/10 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 21 | 6/6/9 | 28.6% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 2/6/9 | 11.8% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Konstantinos Michaelides | 2,302 | ch-CYP | E16 |
| Dec 1999 | Paris Klerides | 2,247 | ch-CYP 2000 | E97 |
| Oct 1997 | Michael Demetrakis | 2,205 | Limassol | E38 |
| Dec 1990 | Rafic Barakat | 2,205 | Olympiad-29 | D86 |
| Nov 2008 | Steven Male Kawuma | 2,156 | Olympiad-38 | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CYP | 2025 | 201 | 121.5 | 2,135 |
| ch-CYP Open | 2024 | 29 | 18 | 1,888 |
| 43rd ch-CYP | 2008 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,196 |
| Olympiad-29 | 1990 | 10 | 5 | 2,247 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 10 | 4 | 2,230 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,099 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,118 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,258 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vassilis Aristotelous (11 games) · Costas Hadjiyiannis (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Panikos Savva's chess games?
398 games by Panikos Savva, from Apr 2003 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 Panikos Savva has played.
What does Panikos Savva play on the first move as White?
Across 195 games with White in our database, Panikos Savva opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Panikos Savva answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Panikos Savva play as White?
As White, Panikos Savva's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (25 games, 48.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 64.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 195 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Panikos Savva play as Black?
As Black, Panikos Savva most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 203 games.
What is Panikos Savva's FIDE rating?
Panikos Savva is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid and 1,984 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Panikos Savva played?
Our database contains 398 games by Panikos Savva, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 178 wins, 86 draws, 134 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Panikos Savva?
398 games by Panikos Savva 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.