Prepare against Saveliy Golubov
IM · Russia · World #809 classical · FIDE ID 24176729
When preparing against Saveliy Golubov, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 1,108 games by Saveliy Golubov, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Saveliy Golubov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saveliy Golubov 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 | 2,473 | 2,516 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,513 | 2,636 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,562 | 2,681 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,108 | 456 | 384 | 268 | 41.2% |
| As White | 562 | 252 | 195 | 115 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 546 | 204 | 189 | 153 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saveliy Golubov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saveliy Golubov's side.
First moves as White (562 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 288 | 51.2% | 60.8% |
| d4 | 193 | 34.3% | 64.8% |
| Nf3 | 46 | 8.2% | 62.0% |
| b3 | 13 | 2.3% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 12 | 2.1% | 70.8% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Golubov usually continues Nf3 (53.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Golubov usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Golubov usually continues d4 (56.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Golubov usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Golubov usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Golubov usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 93 | 42.5% | 57.5% |
| e6 | 41 | 18.7% | 47.6% |
| g6 | 31 | 14.2% | 72.6% |
| e5 | 24 | 11.0% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 15 | 6.8% | 46.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 2.3% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 175 | 77.8% | 54.0% |
| g6 | 24 | 10.7% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 4.9% | 54.5% |
| f5 | 5 | 2.2% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
Saveliy Golubov's chess games
All 1,108 games by Saveliy Golubov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 456 wins, 384 draws, 268 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 65 | 22/26/17 | 33.8% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 61 | 27/26/8 | 44.3% |
| D02 | London System | 36 | 17/12/7 | 47.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 26 | 13/6/7 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 18 | 10/6/2 | 55.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 76 | 35/20/21 | 46.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 58 | 13/27/18 | 22.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 48 | 25/13/10 | 52.1% |
| E62 | English Opening | 28 | 9/10/9 | 32.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 12/8/7 | 44.4% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 3/10/3 | 18.8% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Peter Svidler | 2,723 | Wch Blitz | C01 |
| Dec 2018 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,719 | Wch Blitz | C01 |
| Dec 2019 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,704 | Wch Blitz | D02 |
| Dec 2018 | Rauf Mamedov | 2,703 | Wch Blitz | A41 |
| Dec 2019 | Gabriel Sargissian | 2,689 | Wch Blitz | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2017 | 72 | 45 | 2,557 |
| Dvorkovich Memorial Open | 2019 | 60 | 35 | 2,375 |
| Wch Blitz | 2019 | 42 | 24 | 2,706 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 36 | 26.5 | 2,424 |
| Wch Rapid | 2019 | 30 | 12.5 | 2,451 |
| ch-RUS blitz | 2019 | 27 | 13 | 2,482 |
| chT-RUS rapid | 2019 | 19 | 12 | 2,591 |
| 71st Moscow Blitz | 2017 | 19 | 9 | 2,512 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sergey Volkov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saveliy Golubov's chess games?
1,108 games by Saveliy Golubov, from Nov 2010 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 Saveliy Golubov has played.
What does Saveliy Golubov play on the first move as White?
Across 562 games with White in our database, Saveliy Golubov opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saveliy Golubov answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Saveliy Golubov play as White?
As White, Saveliy Golubov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (65 games, 33.8% win rate); Indian Defense (61 games, 44.3% win rate); London System (36 games, 47.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 562 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saveliy Golubov play as Black?
As Black, Saveliy Golubov most often plays: Sicilian (76 games, 46.1% win rate); Indian Defense (58 games, 22.4% win rate); Modern Defense (48 games, 52.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 546 games.
What is Saveliy Golubov's FIDE rating?
Saveliy Golubov is currently rated 2,473 in classical chess, 2,513 in rapid and 2,562 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,516 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Saveliy Golubov played?
Our database contains 1,108 games by Saveliy Golubov, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 456 wins, 384 draws, 268 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saveliy Golubov?
1,108 games by Saveliy Golubov 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.