Prepare against Vladimir Savon
Ukraine · World #63,991 classical · FIDE ID 14138786
When preparing against Vladimir Savon, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 10.3% over 29 games.
Our database contains 1,146 games by Vladimir Savon, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Savon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Savon 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 | 1,842 | 1,842 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 2,064 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,919 | 1,924 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,146 | 297 | 633 | 216 | 25.9% |
| As White | 573 | 188 | 305 | 80 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 573 | 109 | 328 | 136 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Savon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Savon's side.
First moves as White (573 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 230 | 40.1% | 60.7% |
| e4 | 193 | 33.7% | 57.8% |
| c4 | 78 | 13.6% | 59.6% |
| Nf3 | 64 | 11.2% | 60.2% |
| g3 | 5 | 0.9% | 60.0% |
| d3 | 3 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Savon usually continues c4 (60.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Savon usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Savon usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Savon usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Savon usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Savon usually continues d4 (52.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 142 | 58.4% | 48.9% |
| e5 | 60 | 24.7% | 45.0% |
| c6 | 26 | 10.7% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 9 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 189 | 82.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 31 | 13.5% | 40.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.2% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Vladimir Savon's chess games
All 1,146 games by Vladimir Savon in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 297 wins, 633 draws, 216 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D58 | Indian Defense | 47 | 16/25/6 | 34.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 33 | 14/14/5 | 42.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 31 | 10/18/3 | 32.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 29 | 10/17/2 | 34.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 28 | 5/19/4 | 17.9% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 24 | 10/10/4 | 41.7% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 22 | 4/12/6 | 18.2% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 9/8/2 | 47.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 3/12/4 | 15.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 74 | 18/35/21 | 24.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 49 | 8/33/8 | 16.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 35 | 7/21/7 | 20.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 32 | 10/12/10 | 31.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 29 | 3/19/7 | 10.3% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 26 | 4/17/5 | 15.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 24 | 5/14/5 | 20.8% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 21 | 10/11/0 | 47.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 20 | 4/11/5 | 20.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 5/12/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1972 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,640 | chT-URS Republics 12th Final A | A09 |
| Jun 1981 | Alexander G Beliavsky | 2,620 | Lvov International | B83 |
| Jan 1996 | Alexey Vyzmanavin | 2,610 | Petrov Memorial Open | A81 |
| Jan 1978 | Oleg M Romanishin | 2,610 | Zonal Lvov | E15 |
| Jan 1992 | Alexey Dreev | 2,590 | Moscow Rapid | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orel | 1999 | 63 | 32.5 | 2,446 |
| Alushta 3 | 1999 | 33 | 18.5 | 2,484 |
| Yerevan | 1982 | 30 | 16.5 | 2,519 |
| ch-URS otbor | 1987 | 22 | 10 | 2,418 |
| chT2-RUS | 1997 | 19 | 12 | 2,477 |
| Petrov Memorial Open | 1998 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,469 |
| 45th ch-URS First League | 1977 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,503 |
| ch-Moscow 60 | 1982 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,477 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Savon's chess games?
1,146 games by Vladimir Savon, from May 2012 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 Savon has played.
What does Vladimir Savon play on the first move as White?
Across 573 games with White in our database, Vladimir Savon opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Savon answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Savon play as White?
As White, Vladimir Savon's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (47 games, 34.0% win rate); Sicilian (33 games, 42.4% win rate); English Opening (31 games, 32.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 573 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Savon play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Savon most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (74 games, 24.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (49 games, 16.3% win rate); Indian Defense (35 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 573 games.
What is Vladimir Savon's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Savon is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid and 1,919 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,842 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Vladimir Savon played?
Our database contains 1,146 games by Vladimir Savon, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 297 wins, 633 draws, 216 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Savon?
1,146 games by Vladimir Savon 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.