Prepare against Vlatko Savicevic
Serbia · World #5,498 classical · FIDE ID 906093
When preparing against Vlatko Savicevic, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as White, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 532 games by Vlatko Savicevic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vlatko Savicevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vlatko Savicevic 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 | 2,260 | 2,387 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,259 | 2,319 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,247 | 2,362 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 532 | 112 | 280 | 140 | 21.1% |
| As White | 256 | 70 | 127 | 59 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 276 | 42 | 153 | 81 | 15.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vlatko Savicevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vlatko Savicevic's side.
First moves as White (256 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 249 | 97.3% | 52.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.7% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Savicevic usually continues Nf3 (45.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Savicevic usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Savicevic usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Savicevic usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Savicevic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Savicevic usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 92 | 70.8% | 32.1% |
| c5 | 16 | 12.3% | 59.4% |
| e6 | 11 | 8.5% | 36.4% |
| e5 | 8 | 6.2% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 93 | 86.1% | 45.2% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 7.4% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.6% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Vlatko Savicevic's chess games
All 532 games by Vlatko Savicevic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 112 wins, 280 draws, 140 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 67 | 14/32/21 | 20.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 3/13/2 | 16.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 1/10/4 | 6.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 1/11/3 | 6.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 90 | 9/38/43 | 10.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 45 | 6/30/9 | 13.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 32 | 4/22/6 | 12.5% |
| E02 | Catalan | 11 | 0/5/6 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 2,563 | YUG Cup | B07 |
| May 2013 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,535 | 1st Gligoric Cup | B50 |
| May 2016 | Miodrag R Savic | 2,522 | Cetinje Open | B07 |
| Jan 1997 | Miroslav Markovic | 2,520 | Nis Open | A01 |
| Mar 2014 | Danilo Milanovic | 2,506 | ch-SRB Central Open | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2017 | 60 | 27.5 | 2,373 |
| chT-YUG | 1996 | 53 | 33 | 2,429 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2020 | 27 | 15 | 2,287 |
| chT-SRB Cup | 2012 | 24 | 10.5 | 2,336 |
| chT2-SRB West | 2015 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,372 |
| YUG Cup | 2001 | 18 | 8 | 2,410 |
| ch-Serbia | 2002 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,433 |
| ch-YUG U20 | 1993 | 13 | 5 | 2,193 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vlatko Savicevic's chess games?
532 games by Vlatko Savicevic, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Vlatko Savicevic has played.
What does Vlatko Savicevic play on the first move as White?
Across 256 games with White in our database, Vlatko Savicevic opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vlatko Savicevic answers 1...d6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Vlatko Savicevic play as White?
As White, Vlatko Savicevic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (67 games, 20.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 256 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vlatko Savicevic play as Black?
As Black, Vlatko Savicevic most often plays: Pirc Defense (90 games, 10.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (45 games, 13.3% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 276 games.
What is Vlatko Savicevic's FIDE rating?
Vlatko Savicevic is currently rated 2,260 in classical chess, 2,259 in rapid and 2,247 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,387 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Vlatko Savicevic played?
Our database contains 532 games by Vlatko Savicevic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 280 draws, 140 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vlatko Savicevic?
532 games by Vlatko Savicevic 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.