Prepare against Savva Vetokhin
GM · FIDE · World #282 classical · FIDE ID 44144474
When preparing against Savva Vetokhin, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as White, 20.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 1,549 games by Savva Vetokhin, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Savva Vetokhin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Savva Vetokhin 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 | 2,555 | 2,572 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,516 | 2,516 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,514 | 2,514 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,549 | 698 | 419 | 432 | 45.1% |
| As White | 780 | 365 | 215 | 200 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 769 | 333 | 204 | 232 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Savva Vetokhin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Savva Vetokhin's side.
First moves as White (780 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 518 | 66.4% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 191 | 24.5% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 66 | 8.5% | 55.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.4% | 83.3% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Vetokhin usually continues c4 (63.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Vetokhin usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Vetokhin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Vetokhin usually continues Nf3 (56.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Vetokhin usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Vetokhin usually continues d4 (45.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (361 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 262 | 72.6% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 79 | 21.9% | 55.1% |
| e6 | 11 | 3.0% | 81.8% |
| c6 | 7 | 1.9% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (269 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 259 | 96.3% | 52.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Savva Vetokhin's chess games
All 1,549 games by Savva Vetokhin in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 698 wins, 419 draws, 432 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 115 | 60/34/21 | 52.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 84 | 35/27/22 | 41.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 79 | 45/8/26 | 57.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 41 | 26/10/5 | 63.4% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 31 | 14/10/7 | 45.2% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 24 | 5/8/11 | 20.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 24 | 11/5/8 | 45.8% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 22 | 11/5/6 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 7/2/11 | 35.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 122 | 67/23/32 | 54.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 59 | 29/20/10 | 49.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 52 | 21/16/15 | 40.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 43 | 19/12/12 | 44.2% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 36 | 10/11/15 | 27.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 31 | 8/10/13 | 25.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 27 | 10/11/6 | 37.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 25 | 12/5/8 | 48.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 15/3/7 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Wesley So | 2,765 | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 | D80 |
| Jul 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,736 | Titled Tue Early | E48 |
| Dec 2025 | Levon Aronian | 2,729 | World Rapid 2025 | E29 |
| Mar 2026 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,710 | Titled Tue | D10 |
| May 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,706 | 8th Sharjah Masters | E43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 392 | 223.5 | 2,390 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 40 | 16 | 2,375 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 33 | 22.5 | 2,607 |
| ch-RUS U20 | 2024 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,396 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 24 | 10 | 2,377 |
| Wch U14 | 2023 | 22 | 15 | 2,306 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,563 |
| Wch U08 | 2017 | 20 | 14.5 | 1,600 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Zhamsaran Tsydypov (10 games) · Rudik Makarian (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Savva Vetokhin's chess games?
1,549 games by Savva Vetokhin, from Sep 2015 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 Savva Vetokhin has played.
What does Savva Vetokhin play on the first move as White?
Across 780 games with White in our database, Savva Vetokhin opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Savva Vetokhin answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Savva Vetokhin play as White?
As White, Savva Vetokhin's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (115 games, 52.2% win rate); Indian Defense (84 games, 41.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (79 games, 57.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 780 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Savva Vetokhin play as Black?
As Black, Savva Vetokhin most often plays: Sicilian (122 games, 54.9% win rate); Indian Defense (59 games, 49.2% win rate); Catalan (52 games, 40.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 769 games.
What is Savva Vetokhin's FIDE rating?
Savva Vetokhin is currently rated 2,555 in classical chess, 2,516 in rapid and 2,514 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,572 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Savva Vetokhin played?
Our database contains 1,549 games by Savva Vetokhin, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 698 wins, 419 draws, 432 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Savva Vetokhin?
1,549 games by Savva Vetokhin 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.