Prepare against Vladimir Saga
Slovakia · World #35,842 classical · FIDE ID 14905140
Our database contains 293 games by Vladimir Saga, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Saga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Saga 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 | 1,955 | 2,123 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 2,005 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 293 | 96 | 84 | 113 | 32.8% |
| As White | 143 | 51 | 36 | 56 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 150 | 45 | 48 | 57 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Saga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Saga's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 108 | 75.5% | 49.5% |
| e4 | 33 | 23.1% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 49.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Saga usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Saga usually continues g3 (54.5% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Saga usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 45.5% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Saga usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Saga usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Saga usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 93.7% | 39.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 92.5% | 55.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Vladimir Saga's chess games
All 293 games by Vladimir Saga 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: 96 wins, 84 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 31 | 11/11/9 | 35.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 20 | 5/3/12 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 39 | 12/12/15 | 30.8% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A38 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Peter Petran | 2,340 | chT-SVK 0506 | B07 |
| Feb 2010 | Tamas Ligart | 2,280 | chT-SVK 2C 0910 | B40 |
| Dec 2005 | Otomar Pejko | 2,228 | chT-SVK 0506 | B02 |
| Jan 2000 | Janos Kovacs | 2,197 | chT3C-SVK 0001 | C58 |
| Oct 2009 | Peter Jelen | 2,180 | chT-SVK 2C 0910 | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Zilina Region | 2012 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,995 |
| chT-SVK 1E 2223 | 2024 | 13 | 5 | 1,890 |
| chT2C-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,957 |
| chT2C-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,932 |
| chT1E-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,987 |
| chT-SVK 2C 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,067 |
| chT-SVK 1E 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,233 |
| chT1E-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Saga's chess games?
293 games by Vladimir Saga, 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 Vladimir Saga has played.
What does Vladimir Saga play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Vladimir Saga opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Saga answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Saga play as White?
As White, Vladimir Saga's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Saga play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Saga most often plays: Sicilian (39 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 150 games.
What is Vladimir Saga's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Saga is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Vladimir Saga played?
Our database contains 293 games by Vladimir Saga, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 84 draws, 113 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Saga?
293 games by Vladimir Saga 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.