Prepare against Robert-Gabriel Sava
CM · Romania · World #4,247 classical · FIDE ID 1265725
When preparing against Robert-Gabriel Sava, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as Black, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 863 games by Robert-Gabriel Sava, covering Nov 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Robert-Gabriel Sava's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert-Gabriel Sava 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 | 2,296 | 2,329 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,191 | 2,292 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,340 | 2,341 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 863 | 387 | 131 | 345 | 44.8% |
| As White | 436 | 207 | 63 | 166 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 427 | 180 | 68 | 179 | 42.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert-Gabriel Sava's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert-Gabriel Sava's side.
First moves as White (434 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 196 | 45.2% | 54.1% |
| c4 | 78 | 18.0% | 63.5% |
| e4 | 68 | 15.7% | 55.1% |
| Nf3 | 61 | 14.1% | 46.7% |
| b4 | 24 | 5.5% | 47.9% |
| g3 | 6 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 54.1% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Sava usually continues c4 (52.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Sava usually continues c4 (62.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Sava usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 63.5% score
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Sava usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Sava usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sava usually continues Nc3 (65.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 122 | 61.3% | 54.9% |
| c5 | 26 | 13.1% | 73.1% |
| g6 | 18 | 9.0% | 52.8% |
| e5 | 12 | 6.0% | 37.5% |
| a6 | 7 | 3.5% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 6 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 67 | 47.2% | 51.5% |
| d5 | 35 | 24.6% | 51.4% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 12.7% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 13 | 9.2% | 38.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.8% | 37.5% |
| b5 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
Robert-Gabriel Sava's chess games
All 863 games by Robert-Gabriel Sava in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - 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: 387 wins, 131 draws, 345 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 37 | 12/7/18 | 32.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 35 | 12/4/19 | 34.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 27 | 16/2/9 | 59.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 24 | 8/4/12 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 24 | 8/7/9 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 13/0/8 | 61.9% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 16 | 11/2/3 | 68.8% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 40 | 17/2/21 | 42.5% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26 | 11/5/10 | 42.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 22 | 17/1/4 | 77.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 22 | 12/4/6 | 54.5% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 5/3/11 | 26.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,655 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Jun 2025 | Jonas Buhl Bjerre | 2,651 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | E11 |
| Jul 2026 | Leon Luke Mendonca | 2,616 | 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | E15 |
| Mar 2026 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,612 | Titled Tue | A30 |
| Jun 2025 | Eric Hansen | 2,609 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | C16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 533 | 281.5 | 2,288 |
| ch-ROM U08 | 2018 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,117 |
| ch-ROM | 2024 | 14 | 7 | 2,157 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 6 | 2,354 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | 2025 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,429 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,156 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,406 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,307 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert-Gabriel Sava's chess games?
863 games by Robert-Gabriel Sava, from Nov 2017 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 Robert-Gabriel Sava has played.
What does Robert-Gabriel Sava play on the first move as White?
Across 434 games with White in our database, Robert-Gabriel Sava opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert-Gabriel Sava answers 1...e6 (61% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Robert-Gabriel Sava play as White?
As White, Robert-Gabriel Sava's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (37 games, 32.4% win rate); Réti Opening (35 games, 34.3% win rate); English Opening (27 games, 59.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 436 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert-Gabriel Sava play as Black?
As Black, Robert-Gabriel Sava most often plays: Modern Defense (40 games, 42.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (26 games, 42.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (22 games, 77.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 427 games.
What is Robert-Gabriel Sava's FIDE rating?
Robert-Gabriel Sava is currently rated 2,296 in classical chess, 2,191 in rapid and 2,340 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Robert-Gabriel Sava played?
Our database contains 863 games by Robert-Gabriel Sava, covering Nov 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 387 wins, 131 draws, 345 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert-Gabriel Sava?
863 games by Robert-Gabriel Sava 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.