Prepare against Sava Zivkovic
FM · Serbia · World #8,981 classical · FIDE ID 915920
Our database contains 405 games by Sava Zivkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sava Zivkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sava Zivkovic 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 | 2,186 | 2,355 | Feb 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,199 | 2,353 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,223 | 2,358 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 405 | 147 | 159 | 99 | 36.3% |
| As White | 211 | 92 | 73 | 46 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 194 | 55 | 86 | 53 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (211 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 207 | 98.1% | 60.4% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.9% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nf3 (60.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues d4 (63.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 87.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 87 | 97.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 90.2% | 52.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.2% | 80.0% |
Sava Zivkovic's chess games
All 405 games by Sava Zivkovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 147 wins, 159 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian | 43 | 22/10/11 | 51.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 12/11/4 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 29 | 13/15/1 | 44.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 26 | 10/13/3 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| B38 | English Opening | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Danilo Milanovic | 2,531 | ch-Belgrade | B46 |
| Jan 2007 | Misa Pap | 2,475 | ch-SRB qual | B32 |
| Jan 2007 | Miroslav Tosic | 2,459 | ch-SRB qual | B42 |
| Apr 2008 | Igor Solomunovic | 2,442 | Novi Sad Open A | B78 |
| Jan 2007 | Nikola Nestorovic | 2,424 | ch-SRB qual | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Belgrade | 2014 | 23 | 14 | 2,356 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2020 | 23 | 7.5 | 2,191 |
| chT-SRB 1st League CS | 2023 | 20 | 7.5 | 2,229 |
| Belgrade Winter Open | 2011 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,245 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2015 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,326 |
| Belgrade tt Cup | 2015 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,353 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2018 | 15 | 8 | 2,348 |
| chT-SRB | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,369 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sava Zivkovic's chess games?
405 games by Sava Zivkovic, from Apr 2003 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 Sava Zivkovic has played.
What does Sava Zivkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 211 games with White in our database, Sava Zivkovic opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sava Zivkovic answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Sava Zivkovic play as White?
As White, Sava Zivkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 51.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 211 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sava Zivkovic play as Black?
As Black, Sava Zivkovic most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 194 games.
What is Sava Zivkovic's FIDE rating?
Sava Zivkovic is currently rated 2,186 in classical chess, 2,199 in rapid and 2,223 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,355 (Feb 2013).
How many games has Sava Zivkovic played?
Our database contains 405 games by Sava Zivkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 147 wins, 159 draws, 99 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sava Zivkovic?
405 games by Sava Zivkovic 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.